Can silicone implants burst when squeezed to hard?

February 15, 2014
Asked By:jroiberts01

Must they ever be replaced?

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January 14, 2016

Answer: Silicone Implants Squeezed Too Hard

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 14, 2016

Answer: Silicone Implants Squeezed Too Hard

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2014

Answer: Silicone implants are very, very strong

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2014

Answer: Silicone implants are very, very strong

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2014

Answer: Rupture and replacement - a new era

Christopher S. Verbin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2014

Answer: Rupture and replacement - a new era

Christopher S. Verbin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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