“Silicone Breast Implants in 2004 - Rupture?”
I had breast implants at the age of 42 years old, after being so insecure, and unhappy with my figure. The results were well worth the wait.
I had silicone breast implants Sept 04, and now my left breast has SUDDENLY deflated and feels, and looks saggy, with a slight burning/tingling sensation, this seems to have happened within 2 days of noticing an unexplained upper back pain, similiar to having pulled a muscle, pain relievers do nothing to ease this.
About 2 yrs ago I returned to the surgeon to look at the same breast, as I was concerned about an "air bubble", and slight hardening, but nothing drastic, allergy tablets he recommended seemed to ease that, now 2 years on, and almost overnight, this same breast has deflated, and I'm panicking, I have no money/insurance or means of getting the implants removed and replaced...
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What you've described sounds really odd because silicone ruptures tend to be gradual, whereas saline ruptures deflate more suddenly.
Here's a Doctor Q&A page with more information on detecting a rupture: How to detect a rupture in a breast implant?
Since money is a concern, this thread might help as well: Risky to wait before removing ruptured Silicone breast implants?
I'd recommend at least seeing a doctor to discuss whether you have a rupture. Some doctors offer free consultations and may be willing to help you with financing options if needed. Here's a link to surgeons in your area: Alabama breast implant surgeons
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
Glad to hear you've started to sort things out and that the implant will be covered by warranty (who knew - the warranty on your car might run out before your breast implants? :).
Best of luck with the exchange and please keep us posted!