My breast augmentation was in 2013. I have mentor silicone under muscle implants. My left implant is hard and has moved up to a higher position on my chest and my right has lost upper pole fullness. I cannot have an MRI due to an medtronic implant for my bladder I have in my body. Is there another diagnostic test that other than an MRI that would show a rupture?
Answer: Imaging for rupture Thank you for your question. Sometimes a breast sonogram and or a mammogram can be used to determine a rupture. I would recommend speaking with your Surgeon and following their recommendations.
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Answer: Imaging for rupture Thank you for your question. Sometimes a breast sonogram and or a mammogram can be used to determine a rupture. I would recommend speaking with your Surgeon and following their recommendations.
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August 10, 2022
Answer: Rupture Yes, there are other options for you besides an MRI. Ruptures may be detected with an ultrasound. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an examination. Your surgeon will advise how best to proceed.
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August 10, 2022
Answer: Rupture Yes, there are other options for you besides an MRI. Ruptures may be detected with an ultrasound. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an examination. Your surgeon will advise how best to proceed.
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August 2, 2022
Answer: Breast Implant Rupture Thank you for your question.
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August 2, 2022
Answer: Breast Implant Rupture Thank you for your question.
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August 1, 2022
Answer: Breast Imaging to Detect Rupture Ultrasound and CT imaging can also be used to detect implant rupture. Ultrasound is an excellent tool for detecting implant rupture that is non-invasive and radiation-free. CT is generally not the first test of choice given its lower sensitivity and specificity. (Silicone looks similar to other tissues on a CT image, making something called extra-capsular rupture more difficult to detect.)
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August 1, 2022
Answer: Breast Imaging to Detect Rupture Ultrasound and CT imaging can also be used to detect implant rupture. Ultrasound is an excellent tool for detecting implant rupture that is non-invasive and radiation-free. CT is generally not the first test of choice given its lower sensitivity and specificity. (Silicone looks similar to other tissues on a CT image, making something called extra-capsular rupture more difficult to detect.)
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July 29, 2022
Answer: MRI or HFUS Yes, both MRI and HFUS (high frequency ultrasound) are good techniques to determine if your implants are intact. However, it is always best to go to your surgeon first so that he/she can examine you and decide which is the best course of action. Your surgeon can also give you an idea of why the left implant is higher and more hard, since many times this is not due to rupture. Best of luck!
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July 29, 2022
Answer: MRI or HFUS Yes, both MRI and HFUS (high frequency ultrasound) are good techniques to determine if your implants are intact. However, it is always best to go to your surgeon first so that he/she can examine you and decide which is the best course of action. Your surgeon can also give you an idea of why the left implant is higher and more hard, since many times this is not due to rupture. Best of luck!
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