I've had my breast implants for about 4 years. When I lie down my implants sometimes feel like a misshapen, hard lump. I can also feel the implants and some soreness. Are these signs my breast implants are leaking? How can I tell?
January 12, 2018
Answer: Signs of Leaking Breast Implant It's a great question. The answer really depends on what type of implants you have. If saline implants leak, they simply deflate, your body absorbs the saline fluid, and there are no issues. It's important to know that the latest generation of silicone implants are made of a solid silicone gel, so they don't leak out if the shell were to break. This is an important safety feature. Older liquid silicone can cause irritation of the tissues when it leaks out around the implant. If you suspect a rupture, it's important to contact a board-certified plastic surgeon so that you can be seen in person. They will examine you and may order imaging (typically an MRI).
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Signs of Leaking Breast Implant It's a great question. The answer really depends on what type of implants you have. If saline implants leak, they simply deflate, your body absorbs the saline fluid, and there are no issues. It's important to know that the latest generation of silicone implants are made of a solid silicone gel, so they don't leak out if the shell were to break. This is an important safety feature. Older liquid silicone can cause irritation of the tissues when it leaks out around the implant. If you suspect a rupture, it's important to contact a board-certified plastic surgeon so that you can be seen in person. They will examine you and may order imaging (typically an MRI).
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July 28, 2017
Answer: Signs Of Leaking Breast Implants The perceived presence of a lump after a #breastaugmentation is a potentially serious matter that should not be ignored. With silicone implants you will need an MRI to determine if your implants have been compromised. For saline implants, you can typically tell by a physical assessment as the breasts will be asymmetrical in size/shape. Schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon for evaluation of your breasts to determine if you are indeed experiencing an implant rupture or another health concern.
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July 28, 2017
Answer: Signs Of Leaking Breast Implants The perceived presence of a lump after a #breastaugmentation is a potentially serious matter that should not be ignored. With silicone implants you will need an MRI to determine if your implants have been compromised. For saline implants, you can typically tell by a physical assessment as the breasts will be asymmetrical in size/shape. Schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon for evaluation of your breasts to determine if you are indeed experiencing an implant rupture or another health concern.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Signs of Leaking Breast Implants #rupture Thank you for your question! Depending on the type of implant you have will help to diagnose if the implant is actually ruptured. For example, with saline filled implants, you may notice your fullness may decrease over time or you may lose fullness overnight. It depends on the size of the rupture with saline implants that would dictate how quickly your rupture may take to notice. It is a different story with silicone filled implants, especially the newer generation of implants. Most often, with silicone filled implants, the rupture may be picked up on incidental findings with a CT scan for some other concern. Mammograms may pick up a rupture as well, but are not as accurate as a MRI scan. So if your physician is concerned about a potential rupture, a MRI would typically be ordered. Symptoms may be vague as well and a detailed history may help to explain which diagnostic test may need to be ordered. Pain, a change in breast shape, recent trauma, are other examples of potential need for further workup. I would suggest you speak with your surgeon for any concerns you have with your implants.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Signs of Leaking Breast Implants #rupture Thank you for your question! Depending on the type of implant you have will help to diagnose if the implant is actually ruptured. For example, with saline filled implants, you may notice your fullness may decrease over time or you may lose fullness overnight. It depends on the size of the rupture with saline implants that would dictate how quickly your rupture may take to notice. It is a different story with silicone filled implants, especially the newer generation of implants. Most often, with silicone filled implants, the rupture may be picked up on incidental findings with a CT scan for some other concern. Mammograms may pick up a rupture as well, but are not as accurate as a MRI scan. So if your physician is concerned about a potential rupture, a MRI would typically be ordered. Symptoms may be vague as well and a detailed history may help to explain which diagnostic test may need to be ordered. Pain, a change in breast shape, recent trauma, are other examples of potential need for further workup. I would suggest you speak with your surgeon for any concerns you have with your implants.
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