The Symptoms of the Implant Extruding?

Question

I have the silicon implant surgery done many years ago. I just wondering what is the symptoms of the silicon implant extruding? If I know I have some symptoms of extruding then I can get it removed earlier or at least checked. Thanks a lot!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Signs/symptoms of impending breast implant extrusion are usually quite obvious. Patients may present with redness and/or drainage from the incision line. An exposed breast implant will also be clinically obvious with a  black object visible within an incision or wound area.

	 I hope this helps.

Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACS · Answer

This is one of those things where you'll hear- if you have a problem you are likely to know it... they are rarely subtle.  Be aware of thinning skin, redness, tenderness, warmth, or drainage.  If these issues occur, contact your plastic surgeon immediately.

David S. Motoki, MD · Answer

Breast implant extrusion is heralded by skin discoloration as the soft tissues thin out over the implant. The area may be painful. Drainage would be a sign that the skin integrity has been breached and that the implant may be infected. At this stage you can probably feel or see the implant throught the skin wound.

Jennifer Harrington, MD · Answer

It's uncommon for an implant to extrude years after surgery unless your skin is very thin. Symptoms usually include drainage from your breast with a black appearing object near the area of concern. Your implant is not black, it just appears that way when seen through a small hole.  This can be associated with or without redness to the skin. 

	If you truly have concerns I strongly recommend you contact your surgeon.

	Best of luck,

	Jennifer Harrington MD

Antonio Gayoso, MD · Answer

If you have concerns about your breast implants, especially concerns regardinig a potential implant exposure, I would encourage you to schedule a follow-up with your surgeon as soon as possible. Open wounds on a breast that would allow an implant to be exposed can cause potentially serious issues with the implant, primarily with regard to infection.

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