Breast Implant Removal: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Dangerous is It to my Health Not to Have Implants Removed when One Has Ruptured and is Leaking Silicone out of a Small Hole?
The silicone has started to ooze out of a tiny pinhole on the underside of my breast. Surgery is not an option as I am not financially able to pay for it.
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Silicone implant leak. Options.
It sounds from your description, (no photos), that your implants need to be removed. You have a rupture and what sounds like a leak through your skin. This is not going to get better. I know this is not in the budget, but needs to be taken care of. Call a few board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Some will have complamentary consultations. Most will have financing or a payment plan. Some insurances will pay for...
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Silicone Breast Implant Leakage Recommendations?
It sounds like you have an “exposed” breast implant as well as breast implant leakage. It will definitely be in your best interests to have the situation addressed ASAP. You may find a variety of financing/insurance options available to you; seek consultation with board certified plastic surgeons in your area.
Best wishes.
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Ruptured Silicone Implants Should be Removed
The bottom line is that you should have all leaking implants saline or silicone removed if leaking. Regarding the risk of medical grade silicone as a danger to the rest of your body - the risk is relatively small but can cause local problems more often if your implant is not intact. This is because older implant used less cohesive gel so it was more like honey or molasses in consistency so can potentially migrate vs the newer ones that are more like jello or a gummy bear candy. I ...
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Leaking silicone implants
It is recommended that leaking silicone implants be removed. I urge you to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to assess your options. Many surgeons have complimentary consultations, and you can get accurate advice regarding how to proceed and what financial options there are. Some insurance policies do cover removal of ruptured silicone implants.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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