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PIP Silicone Implants Have Ruptured and I'm 8 Weeks Pregnant, What Should I do?

I had PIP silicone implants put in over 10 years ago. I've had then checked every two years to make sure they were OK. We found out last week that we were pregnant, and I went in today for a review scan and they discovered that both of them were ruptured, extracapsular and instracapsular with a partial collapse on one side. I'm really worried as I don't know what can be done and the nearest appointment with my plastic surgeon is at the end of April! Please guide me on what to do.

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Ruptured PIP Implants and Pregnancy

PIP Implants Strategy if you are pregnant: You are correct that PIP breast implants need to be replaced as it is an inferior product that was recalled as they did not use medical grade silicone and manufacturing processes of the shell. If you are pregnant then it might be better to wait until after the delivery and breast feeding is finished as the risks may out weigh the benefit especially during the first trimester.To make the best decision you should consult with your... more

Ruptured Silicone Implants

First of all, don't panic. Your body is not going to do anything with the silicone and it will not affect your pregnancy. Some questions first. The only PIP implants used in this country were filled with saline and had a high deflation rate. The ones filled with silicone were only used in Europe so I have to wonder where you had your surgery that you have PIP implants filled with silicone. There has been a "recall" on those implants because... more

Surgery while pregnant

I agree with the other doctors who have already posted. The implant rupture should not be an immediate health danger, while anesthesia very well could be an issue especially this eary in your pregnancy. If it were me I would plan removal and replacement after you deliver.

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Pregnant with ruptured PIP silicone implants.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Ruptured silicone implants are contained within the scar capsule your body formed around your implants when they were surgically implanted 10 years ago. You should know that even with the recent information about some PIP implants containing industrial-grade silicone rather than medical-grade silicone, there is little or no evidence that this might have any negative impact on your developing fetus. Anesthesia for surgery, on the other hand, could indeed... more

Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants during Pregnancy?

I'm sorry to hear about the stressful situation that you are in. Unfortunately, it is very likely that you will receive a variety of different responses from online consultants. This will probably only lead to further confusion/anxiety. In my opinion, it would be in your best interests, to avoid any non-emergent surgical procedure until after you have delivered. This opinion is based on a consideration of the risk/reward equation. Personally, I think that the risks of... more

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