Can a Mosquito Bite Penetrate Breast Implant?

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This question is about breast implants, silicone, after bilateral mastectomy, so the skin is thin.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Even with thin skin following a mastectomy a mosquito or for that matter any stinging insect cannot penetrate your breast implant.First it will not reach it and secondly it is tough enough to withstand it. There is a danger to the implant if the bite becomes infected and is not treated promptly as the infection could travel to the implant.

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

A mosquito bite will absolutely not puncture any type of breast implant. Also, since the implants are silicone, they will not leak or change shape even if they undergo trauma. A mosquito could cause cellulitis, which is an infection of the skin that can lead to infection in the implant. If this were to occur, it could necessitate the removal of the implant.

	 

	Jaime Perez, MD
	Breast Implant Specialist
	Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

No sting or bite will penetrate an implant. It cannot reach the implant, despite the thinness of oyur skin and, moreover, the implant shell is designed to withstand it. The concern would be for cellulitis or infection.  If this is not a hypothical inquiry and you have been bitten, with redness and swelling in the area, see your plastic surgeon for evaluation.

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