Ruptured Implant - implants were reused, should I replace both?

Question

I discovered that my surgeon reused implants to correct nipple displacement during the initial revision. I did not consent to reusing implants. 3 months post-op, an implant ruptured. He also removed most of my nipple, correcting the nipple placement that did not exist before the initial surgery. Given that I need to repair the ruptured implant, it is advisable to replace the other one, considering the compromise to implant integrity and potential health issues in the future.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

To make a quality assessment, we need quality information.
When it comes to replacing implants, that would include a variables like how old are the implants are and what type of implants you have a new paragraph implant failure rate increases with age. No implant last forever and the chance of rupture increases with time.
I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon or schedule a few in person second opinion consultations with other plastic surgeons in your community.
Surgeons do not need consent for leaving your current implants in place.
They do need consent for placing new implants.Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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