Signs of leaking breast implants

I've had my breast implants for about 4 years. When I lie down my implants sometimes feel like a misshapen, hard lump. I can also feel the implants and some soreness.

Are these signs my breast implants are leaking? How can I tell?

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6 answers to “Signs of leaking breast implants”

A: More likely contracture

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, If your implanted breasts feel like hard lumps, you might have some capsular contracture or scar tissue around them. I would recommend you see your surgeon to see what he or she might suggest.

A: Leaking breast implants

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Saline implants that are leaking are easier to diagnose than silicone implants. In general, if there is a significant leak, you will know it in a day or so, because you will have a smalled deflated breast. There are cases where the leak can be small enough that the deflation will take place over a month or... more

A: Leaking can easily be detected wih Saline Implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant leaks can easily be detected if they are saline. The breast will just shrink down. A gel implant is different. If the leak is within the capsule surrounding the implant it may be hard to detect on physical exam. If the leak goes beyond the capsule, it may appear flatter than the other breast.... more

A: Saline Implants Silicone Breast Implants Capsular Contracture: Signs to distinguish

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Saline implants may rupture. Typically, this is seen as an immediate deflation in the size and projection of the breast. Silicone implant ruptures are also possible. In this case, the rupture cannot always be detected by exam based on whether the rupture is intracapsular or extracapsular. ... more

A: Leaking implants difficult to detect clinically

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

A saline implant will lose volume when leaking, so this is fairly evident although the implants may not collapse completely. A silicone implant leak is more difficult to detect. In fact, one of the biggest dilemmas we have as plastic surgeons is when we are faced with the so-called "silent leak." As... more

A: Breast Implant Leaks

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Good question - The first question is do you have silicone or saline implants. Generally saline implant leaks are easier to detect than silicone leaks. Signs can include: Change in shape Change in volume Associated trauma Findings on ultrasound Findings on MRI For individuals with silicone isolated lumps... more

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Rochele
1 post
8 Jul 2009

I had saline breast inplants put in 7yrs ago. I have been having pain in & around the nipple,burning in the breast and stinging feeling. I had a mamagram 1 month ago. Could my inplant be leaking or ruptured.

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