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How to detect a rupture/leak in silicone implants?

dianari
Recently one ofmy breasts has had a dull pain (I got breast augmentation 11 yrs ago). I’m wondering if my silicone implant has ruptured / has a leak. I went to get a mammogram and an ultrasound (the ultrasound showed all edges of the implant in tact) but the doctor said it doesn’t always show up in an ultrasound. I also had a friend that didn't know until she got the explant done. My question is how do you confirm whether you have a leak/ rupture? What test is accurate?

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