Breast Implant Looks Weird on X-ray (photo)

A "double bubble" is a known complication of breast augmentation. Some surgeons will offer to treat this at a reduced or no cost but are not required to do so. X-rays rarely provide valuable information for breast implants. To evaluate the implants an MRI or high-resolution ultrasound would be suggested.

Thank you for your question. X-rays are not very reliable for evaluating breast implants. Breast implants on X-ray images do not provide detailed information about the implant shell or surrounding tissues and can sometimes look distorted or asymmetrical. This doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem, especially if you're not experiencing pain, shape changes, or signs of rupture. You can have a breast MRI if you want to assess implant integrity and positioning.

Hello, thanks for your question. X-rays are not the best studies to view breast implants. What you see on the x-ray may be gas from the abdomen. If there is concern about the implant, an ultrasound may be the best option. Regarding your double bubble, switching to a smaller implant and using mesh or switching the implant to above the muscle (if it is under the muscle) can help resolve your issue. Good luck!