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Leak in Sillicone Implants and in Lymph Gland

asked 1 year ago by Sunny123 in Northampton, J1
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 389 times
Tags: age 25-34, silicone implant, leak, lymph node, removal

Can I get advice on how quickly I should get these taken out?Ive read its not urgent but what does that mean? Within a year or can I wait? We've also trying for a baby - would it be dangerous to be pregnant with a leaking implant and then have them removed after pregnancy? Would I still be able to breast feed? And is it dangerous to have a mammogram with rupoture implants? My consultant has recommended this over MRI Im 32 and had my implants 5 years ago. Im worried silcone causes damage.

4 answers to Leak in Sillicone Implants and in Lymph Gland

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Leak in implant?

If you suspect a leak in your gel implants,  the bes tway to determine this is an MRI, from there you can make decisions about what you want to do.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone Breast Implants Leaking?

If you don't know if your silicone gel filled breast implants are leaking, the FDA recommends an MRI at three years after surgery, and every two years after that, to check for a silent leak. For saline implants this is not necessary, as a leaking saline filled implant will become noticeably smaller. If you are suspicious that there may be a leak, with the exception of surgery, an MRI is the best test available to check the integrity of silicone gel breast implants. If you... more
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon
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Remove your ruptured implants now.

I would remove the implants now. The silicone from 32 years ago was significantly more viscous than the present styles. It can dissect among the tissue planes. In the event you wait, and it becomes more symptomatic or even infected, surgery during pregnancy could be more complicated.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone Implants Leaking after 30 years?

If you have old implants that might be broken, you should see a surgeon about getting them replaced or removed. Your question must contain a typo, since your timelines don't make sense.  Silicone is one of the most common substances in products for consumption.  Syringes were lubricated with it.  Many common antacids and antigas remedies available over the counter have it, even stuff meant for babies.  That doesn't mean you should be complacent, though.... more
Claudio DeLorenzi, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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