Ruptured Silicone Implants a Danger to the Rest of my Body?

I've been diagnosed with a ruptured silicone implant. Any problems from this condition to the rest of my body? Implants inserted 29 yrs. ago when I had bilateral sub-Q mastectomies. History of breast cancer.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Fred61 in MD

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Is Silicone Dangerous?

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... more

Silicone rupture

If your implants have ruptured and they contain silicone it is better ot remove them sooner than later to avoid further problems like extracapsualr migration of the silicone.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Silicone implant rupture and removal

Although scientific studies do not indicate any systemic risk from an implant rupture, it is best to proceed with implant removal to facilitate the easy extraction of all silicone material.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Leaking Breast Implants pose NO Threat to your Body

Your body is under NO RISK. No medical device has been more studied than breast implants. It has been established repeatedly than they do NOT pose ANY threats of cancer, autoimmune diseases, birth defects or a host of other disorders. Like all man made devices, they eventually fail. In your case they lasted 29 years. Consider for a moment how many 29 year old TV's, computers or cars are still out there. The choice before you is if to remove them permanently or exchange them for... more