Can a tattoo "pop" a silicone breast implant? (photos)

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Placement like so, on breast. Silicone HPs under the muscle. Is a tattoo risky? I would wait a while for them to settle into position, a year or six months probably

Jon Paul Trevisani, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question!  As mentioned in your statement above, it is wise to wait ample time after breast augmentation surgery to proceed with tattooing.  Please talk to your surgeon about when he/she feels it is an appropriate and safe time frame.  I hope this helps and best of luck to you!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Since the breast implant is much deeper than where the ink is placed, it is not likely that a tattoo will damage your breast implants. However, if the tattoo artists accidentally places the needle to the implant depth then damage is possible. Best, Dr. ALDO

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A tattoo is placed in the dermal layers of the skin. An implant is deeper underneath the soft tissue.  Best of luck.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

Unless something very atypical is done a tattoo should not harm your breast implant. The tattoo is confined to the skin and the implant is much deeper. Ask your surgeon what they recommend before proceeding.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. No, a tattoo placed on breast skin will not damage your breast implants. Best wishes.

Can a tattoo "pop" a silicone breast implant? (photos)

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