I Was Hit in my Implant, Could This Have Caused Damage?

Question

i recently just had a ba with saline implants under the muscle and today my son was playing and on accident he hit me right in my implant...i wanted to know if the implant is ok and could the hit cause damage

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. No, I think it would be almost impossible to rupture the implant based on the description of the "trauma" you have sustained.  Generally, the amount of pressure required to rupture a breast implant would be that seen  in a motor vehicle accident or  a horse kicking the patient in the chest.

	If you have continued concerns or questions (or external evidence of trauma such as swelling or bruising) it may behoove you to see your plastic surgeon ASAP.  

	I hope this helps.

Christopher W. Chase, MD · Answer

It would usually take a very forceful blow to cause damage to an augmented breast and/or rupture of a breast implant.  If your breast still looks okay besides, perhaps, some mild swelling and/or bruiding then you are probably okay.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Without seeing you and examining you it is very difficult to give you specific advice.  If it is a saline implant and the size did not shrink after the trauma, then it is probably intact.  However, you should follow closely with your doctor to make sure.

	 

	Good Luck.

David Bray, Jr, MD · Answer

It is not likely that this type of trauma would cause a new implant to rupture. Since you have saline implants, if the implant ruptured it would have deflated resulting in loss of volume.  If you have concerns it is best to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Usually unless the impact was severe, the implants are very durable. If you are concerned, an exam by your surgeon should alleviate your worries.

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