Is this a rupture? (photos)

Question

I recently went to the ED for elevated b/p 151/101... Had a chest X-ray PA& Lateral.. On my left breast... Is this a rupture?

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for your question and chest x-ray photograph.  Fortunately, there is no evidence of a
rupture on this chest x-ray.  The
darkness on the left side, which you are looking at, is air in your stomach.  Additionally, chest x-rays are not used to
determine if an implant has ruptured.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question and photo... X-ray is not an study to evaluate the condition of an implant. And what you seen is normal air in the stomach.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Athena,It is impossible to tell from an x-ray if your implant has ruptured.  The two ways to know for sure if you have an implant rupture --1) to perform an MRI 2) to operate and remove the implantShould you wish to seek an opinion on your implant be sure to see a surgeon with at least one if not all of these credentials: *Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery -- The gold star symbol*A member of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) -- The circle symbol*A member of the ASAPS (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) -- the Queen Nefertitti symbol with a TriangleVery best to you. -Brian Coan, MD, FACS

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your chest X ray shows gas in your stomach, which is quite normal. A chest X ray will not show a ruptured gel implant. You do not need an X ray to show a ruptured saline implant--it will just deflate.

Santiago Zuccardi, MD · Answer

Hello. That image is your stomach with normal air. Rmn are the best procediment to view rupture.Good luck.

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