I have ruptured implants and want to know what blood test to get to see if silicone is in my system.

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Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There is no blood test for silicone that we use in the situation of a ruptured silicone implant.  The silicone does not get absorbed into the blood stream.  In the vast majority of cases, the silicone get is contained within the scar tissue surrounding the implant (implant capsule).  Treatment is removal of the implant and surrounding scar tissue.

William C. Rigano, MD (retired) · Answer

Most ruptured implants are contained in the scar capsule as it hardens. There is no blood test and no need to worry. The studies in the early 90's found no harm to women with old ruptured implants.Talk to a plastic surgeon.

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