Will popping pimples on breast implants cause damage?

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Hello I've undergone breast augmentation about 4 months ago, I've had silicone gel subglandular. I've developed some pimples and I've popped them will this damage my breast implants? ( I'm always careful although, I know that it is not good because it can cause infection). Will exerting force on the skin cause any harm? ( for example change their appearance or deflate them if I keep doing that /or if I ever popped any pimple in the future?) Thanks in advance.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Though you should remain careful with the care and condition of your breasts after implant placement, it is unlikely that you caused any damage.

Lily Lee, MD · Answer

While your concern for keeping bacteria load in your blood stream low after having breast implants placed, popping pimples will likely introduce negligible amount of bacteria to your blood stream - very different from having a dental procedure! Thay being said, 4 months out from having breast augmentation, your body has formed a capsule (hopefully nice an soft) around your implant protecting it from bacterial contamination and external forces. I doubt that you have the strength to rupture your implants with just the force from popping pimples. These implants are made to withstand a lot of force and aren't easy to rupture or deform.

Sam Cunneen, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi Aqua,thank you for your question. While normal everyday forces (such as popping pimples) on the skin 4 months after surgery will not cause any harm, I think that you may need to consider carefully the risks of infection from doing this. Your implants are just under the gland, which can be very close to the skin in the upper part of the breast. If on of your popped pimples were to develop into an abscess it could infect your implant and this would be catastrophic.I would also suggest you see your normal doctor to look at why you are developing these pimples on your breasts, unless you have always had a problem there. Occasionally they can be a sign that something is irritating your skin or your are having an allergic reaction.I hope this helpsAll the bestDr Sam CunneenPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeonPerth, Western Australia

Will popping pimples on breast implants cause damage?

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