It Looks As Though my Silicone Implant is Leaking and I Am 34 Weeks Pregnant?

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I had to have full double breast removal about 4 years ago. Do to the removal, I had silicone implants put in. I am 34 weeks pregnant right now, and it appears as though one of my implants may be leaking. My obgyn and plastic surgeon's is already closed for the day. I'm just wondering if this is something that needs immediate attention tonight, due to being pregnant. The reason that I think it is leaking instead of changes in breast tissue due to being pregnant, is because it

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't know why you think your breast implants are leaking. Even if they are the capsule will contain all silicone gel and there is no urgent need for treatment. Your pregnancies not in danger.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. I would be interested in knowing how you have detected a possible silicone gel breast implant leakage;  this leakage is usually difficult to detect clinically.  Often, an MRI study is necessary to determine whether a silicone breast implant has leaked or not.

	 At this point, a breast implant leakage would not need immediate attention;  it will likely be in your best interests to deliver and then undergo a workout for the breast implant leakage question. In other words, no “immediate attention” necessary.

	 I hope this helps.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

First of all, congratulations on your little one to come!  As for your ruptured silicone gel implant, there is no immediate urgency to do anything.  Focus on your baby! After your baby is born is when you should move forward with your breast by seeing your surgeon and diagnosing if your really do have an actual rupture and go from there.  ac

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

You did not mention why you believe that your implant is leaking.  With the new form of breast implants produced after 2009 there is little chance of the implant gel material migrating since the gel is more cohesive than it was prior to this time.  The problem is non an emergency.  You would need some type of diagnostic study to determine if it was actually ruptured such as a mammogram, MRI or ultrasound.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

You will not be able to have surgery until after your baby is born. It will be possible to have a sonogram but this is not a medical emergency.

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