Breast Implant Rupture? (Photo)

If saline implants have ruptured you will begin to notice the ruptured implant looking smaller as the saline leaks out. This is a sterile solution and not dangerous. When in doubt it's always best to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation.

A saline rupture is a clinical diagnosis. An XR will not detect a rupture.

When a saline device fails patients will observe a slow progressive loss of volume as the saline fill leaves the implant and is absorbed by the body.

If the breasts do not demonstrate a change, then I would not be concerned about a potential rupture.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Hello, first, it is important to know if they look different or not, if they have asymmetrical sizes, saline implants tend to break over time and require changing in a period between 5 and 10 years, the most advisable thing would be to You will change to silicone. Thank you.

Dear carafloyd23,
you can't detect implant rupture on X-rays. If you have any concerns, you should visit plastic surgeon and get an examination.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The best way to monitor for an implant rupture is with an ultrasound or MRI. This is particularly true for silicone breast implants. It is exceedingly rare for a saline implant to have a rupture and not fully deflate. You would essentially start to notice that your breast will deflate on one side continuously.

Hi there,
You cant really tell on xray if the implant is ruptured. With saline implants it is very obvious if ruptured as your body will absorb all the saline and your breast size will decrease noticeably. So if your breasts are still the same size there is a very low likelihood that it is ruptured
All the best