33-year-old saline implants and mammogram - Are the chances of rupture high for me?

May 22, 2025
Asked By:lorntor in Spartanburg, South Carolina

I am 56 yo with 33-year-old, saline implants. I have not had a mammogram in eight years because I am afraid they will rupture. I know that I cannot continue to forego such an important test at my age. My OB/Gyn mentioned MRI instead of traditional mammography. Are the chances of rupture high for me? Is MRI as good as mammography? Or, should the implants be replaced despite not causing me any issues (no contracture, etc)?

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Answer: In my experience rupture rate of average filled saline implants is aprox: 4%. When overfilled .....

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