What Happens to Breast Implants on a Plane Trip?

Hi and thank you for your question.It is perfectly safe to fly with breast implants. You do not need to take any precautions and should have no concerns while flying. Best of luck!

There are no precautions that need to be taken with breast implants at altitude in a pressurized commercial aircraft.  

Thank you for your question.  Your breast implants will be fine on a plane and no matter how long your flight is.  There are no precautions to take as far as your implants are concerned.  Enjoy your trip!

Patients are frequently concerned about the safety of
breast implants when they fly at high altitudes. These concerns are related to
a large number of urban myths about exploding breast implants. It’s safe to say
that breast implants don’t explode at high altitudes and are extremely safe.
There’s no reason not to fly when you have breast implants.

Implants are very, very durable, so much so that even if they were to be hit directly, they would be able to withstand tons of force. In addition, they are not affected by altitude changes, which means that you do not have to worry at all about flying and landing.  

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Altitude and pressure have no effect on breast implants, whether saline or silicone.  It is safe to travel by air within pressurized cabins or even scuba dive without concern.  No further precautions should be taken during these activities. Certainly, discuss any concerns with your surgeon prior. In the same manner, blunt force will unlikely cause rupture.  Repeated trauma from the folding if the implant over time is known to be associated with rupture. Obviously, penetrating trauma from sharp objects will also result in rupture. Both saline and silicone implants are very durable and daily activities will not cause any increased risk to the integrity of the implant. Hope that thus helps. Best wishes!

on a normal plane flight after a new augmentation, you may feel some pressure changes, just like in your ears.  if there is a sigificant pressure change in the airplane cabin,  you have bigger issues than your implants going on!

Breast implants are not affected by altitude or high pressure. So flying with breast implants is safe. 

Rest assured and have a fun trip!

In reality, nothing happens to breast implants with standard pressure changes ( airplane trip, normal depth scuba diving, etc.) that is of significance.  If you ever notice a water bottle that you bring on board an airplane, it changes a little bit as the pressure comes up to the standard 15,000 feet level, but not significantly so.  The same probably occurs to a saline implant device, but the changes are small and not enough to notice any sort of difference.  There should be no effect on a silicone gel implant. I hope this helps

This question is one of those examples of rumors or myths spreading. 
There are controversial issues in medicine, but this is one where all doctors agree. You and your implants are 100% safe.
I hope that answers your question concerning implants in planes. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.
You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?
A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.
So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.
Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.
And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"
That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.
This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.
Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!