Should I be concerned about possible implant rupture caused by a bite? Under muscle, bruising. (photo)

Question

I work with mental health patients and one of them bit my boob. It was slight and brief but hard enough to bruise and break so surface level skin without bleeding. It wasn't a full on grip thankfully because of my bra. He just caught a small part of my boob. Is it likely that my implant would have been damaged? I had under the muscle breast implants.

Fernando Ovalle Jr., MD · Answer

Hello,
In my opinion, it would be very surprising and rare to see a submuscular implant rupture due to a bite injury as described. I would recommend being seen by a healthcare provider if there was a break to the skin, as I would be more concerned about a skin infection. If you are still concerned about your implant, following up with a board certified plastic surgeon for a physical exam and possibly an ultrasound or an MRI would definitively rule out implant rupture.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It is unlikely that your implant would have been damaged. Implants are tested under tonnes of pressure, literally, to ensure their integrity. However, if you’re concerned you can definitely get your implants checked. An MRI or ultrasound would be the best option for silicone/cohesive gel implants. With saline, deflation is fairly quick so if you haven’t noticed anything yet they may be okay.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry that happened to you.  Breast implants are quite durable and are surrounded by the capsule for extra protection.  If the bite did not break the skin it likely did not cause damage to your implant.  Your surgeon can perform an ultrasound to check the integrity of the implant if needed.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hi & thanks for your question!
It appears to be fine. It would be unlikely that a small bite would  cause damage to the implant. Contact your surgeon with any questions or concerns. Best wishes!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. That is very unfortunate that happened. Thank you for the work that you do. It is most likely ok based on the photo, the bite appears to be superficial however it should be assessed by your family doctor if you feel that there is a concern. Most likely wouldn't be a rupture but possible infection.

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