Can a hug rupture a new Breast Implant?

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My boyfriend hugged me really hard and we heard a pop, I have 4 1/2 month new mentor saline impants. Do you think that its possible it ruptured?

Amy T. Bandy, DO, FACS · Answer

If you have saline implants, you would know if an implant ruptured, as you would loose the saline in the implant and your breast would look much smaller than the other side.  It is nearly impossible for a hug to rupture an implant.  What is more likely is that the capsule or scar tissue around the implant may have torn a bit from the pressure of the strong hug, and that is what you felt.

Marcel Daniels, MD · Answer

Generally, breast implants are pretty durable so it would take more than a hug to rupture one. If  your saline implant was ruptured you would easily know because your breast would quickly become flat! The pop you heard was likely the tearing of the scar capsule around the implant.

Joseph W. Aguiar, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Implants are very durable and would not rupture from a strong hug.  You likely heard/felt scar tissue that tore slightly from the pressure.  If you have additional questions or complications, see your surgeon.

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