Can a Breast Implant That Has Folded over Be Dangerous to the Individual?

A fold in an implant is not dangerous, however, over time it may cause the implant to rupture.  Since the implant was placed as part of a reconstruction following mastectomy, I would think that insurance would pay for any surgery that might be necessary.  Still, many plastic surgeons do not charge a consultation fee so she could, at the very least, get an opinion about what is going on with her implant.

You maybe describing rippling from your implants. That is not a cause for concern but you may want to have that addressed from a cosmetic stand point. Saline implants are safe.

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Saline implants in patients with breast reconstruction often transmit visible distortions to the surface of cancer patients with breast reconstruction.  This is a result of the thin tissues covering the implants and is not dangerous.  A visit to her plastic surgeon will help delineate the problems and corrective action if needed.

It is unclear to me what folded over is.  Do you  mean palpable ridges as in rippling, or a deflation?  Best to be checked out in person.

I am not sure what "folded over" means.  What she is probably experiencing is rippling of the saline implant.  Nearly all women with saline implants will develop palpability and rippling.  There is nothing to worry about.  Improvement of this problem can be accomplished with gel implants.  The surgery should be covered by insurance since she underwent breast reconstruction.

 

Yes implants can fold and edges are often palpable when the implant is partially deflated.  She should be seen by  BC PS at your convenience to examine it and consider replacing it.  It is not dangerous but can become painful.

I would agree with Dr. Pound. 

There is no medical risks involved but the situation is/was a breast reconstruction done after a mastectomy and should be covered as a medically necessary issue. 

It would certainly be appropriate to consider changing the size, type, or position of the implant after 15 years assuming there are no other health issues that take priority. The new "gummy bear" implants might be considered today.

A slaine implant is like a heavy zip lock bag with salt water in it.  It comes out of an IV bag so there is nothing to be alarmed about.  She might want to see her doctor though just to find out what is going on.  But not to worry.