I Got Hit in the Breast with a Football. The Area is Tender & Numb. Could my Silicone Implant Have Ruptured?

Implants can withstand a tremendous amount of pressure. Getting hit by a football probably will not have ruptured your implant, but it sounds like your actual breast tissues did get traumatized by the experience. Keep an eye on your breast and if you feel anything unusual, then see your surgeon. You can also watch out for any shape changes, as this could indicate rupture (although, again, chances are your implant probably isn't ruptured). 

The major implant companies guarantee their products against rupturing.  Of course they do rupture infrequently.  Implants mostly rupture from fold flaws or inherent weaknesses in the shell.  It would extremely unlikely for an implant to rupture just from being hit by a football.  Most likely your breast is just bruised, and the issues will likely subside in a couple of days.  If they do not, you'll want to discuss this problem in person with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for the question.

It would be very unusual for the trauma from a from football to cause a silicone breast implant rupture. Generally speaking, the force needed to cause such a rupture would be more significant.

As always, it is best for you to check with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to advise and probably reassure you.

Best wishes.