Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Question

I took a fall and have fractured my ribs. I'm concerned that my implant(s) may have been compromised. I have extreme pain in my chest/ribs and bruising on 1 breast. I do not have medical coverage currently due to unemployment, nor do I have money for a Dr., X-ray or MRI. What symptoms should I be looking for? My augmentation experiences have all been 'botched' to put it politely.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The only true way to know if you have a rupture would be surgery but that would be extreme after that it would require imaging. MRI is deffinately best but newer studies are showing that ultrasound may work as well

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am sorry about your recent injury. Most of your symptoms seem attributable to your rib fractures and chest trauma. The only way to know if your implant is ruptured is to have an MRI.  Consider paying for a consultation to further discuss your options. Best wishes.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that your implant is ruptured but only diagnostic imaging will be able to tell you for sure.  If  you have saline filled implants then you will know immediately.  If you have gel implants made prior to 1999 then you may see a different shape to the implant and breast, if you have newer gel implant made after 1999 then you may not be able to detect a rupture without imaging.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Best to pay to see a board certified Plastic Surgeon for a detailed examination of breast. But the recommendation could be MRI...

Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Answers (4)

Answer: Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Answer: Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Answers (4)

Answer: Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Answer: Is Silicone implant leakage likely when chest trauma (rib fracture) and bruising of the breast is apparent?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.