Do I need to be concerned about my silcone implant having ruptured?

Hi leslie,Thank you for your question. Although rare, it is possible to rupture an implant with trauma such as a fall especially if the implant is older. I recommend being evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in dealing with a ruptured implants. It would be a lot more likely to have a ruptured implant if you did fracture rib which then punctured your silicone implant. MRI is the most specific in telling you if you have a ruptured implant but it can be an expensive test. Sometimes a simple in office ultrasounds can also tell if an implant is ruptured and is more cost-effective. Good luckAll the best,Carlos Mata MD, MBA,FACSBoard-certified plastic surgeon

then see your plastic surgeon for an exam to see if the implant is appreciable.  If it is, its unlikely your ruptured it with your fall.  If it cannot be felt, then you could either confirm with MRI or plan explant if you're accepting of the change that an intact implant may be found.

While very uncommon it is possible to have an implant rupture from a fall. If possible I would go back to the surgeon who performed your original procedure to be seen and evaluated.