One breast implant in X-ray looks empty? (Photo)

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I had an augmentation around 2008. I’m a little overdue to change them, but in recent X-rays one of my implants look really strange. Is there a problem with it that I should be concerned about? One side looks like a cloudy shadow, and the other side looks smaller with a heavy outline and mainly empty.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  It is a good idea especially with older implants to have yearly exams by your surgeon just to check for any issues and rule out concerns.  A mammogram or ultrasound is frequently used to assess implants.  X rays are not.

Eric Wright, MD · Answer

Hi, x-ray imaging is not used to evaluate breast implants.  If you have concerns, be evaluated by your plastic surgeon.  Ultrasound or MRI can be ordered if issues are found on physical exam.

Dr. Eric J Wright

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear megsyc,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest seeing what the radiologist said about your implants. It appears that your colon or stomach with air is in the location of your implants on Xray.  Air would not be in your implants.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

Talk to a plastic surgeon.

Proper evaluation requires a physical exam and mammogram or maybe US or MRI.

What you are swing is your liver and stomach. You also have significant scoliosis.

Good luck.

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