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I can't afford to have my implants removed. Left side is ruptured Am I in danger? Will insurance pay to replace 1 or remove 2?

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My implants are 27 years old. I know the left side is ruptured. I don't have $. I had a consultation 4 yrs ago & it was $100.I am now on SS but have enrolled in Silver BCBS. I can not get mammograms because I think a mammogram caused the rupture. Am I in danger? How do you find out if insurance will pay? I was told they were saline but obviously they were not because it did not go flat when it ruptured.I suspect it may have been a silicone encased in saline?I do not have any records.

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