Ruptured implant after many complications. What should I do?

Experiencing a ruptured implant can be distressing, especially after dealing with multiple complications. Here are some steps you should consider:
1. Seek Medical Attention: If you suspect that your implant has ruptured, it's crucial to seek medical attention immediately. Contact your plastic surgeon who performed the implantation procedure. They will assess the situation and recommend appropriate next steps.
2. Diagnostic Imaging: Your plastic surgeon may order diagnostic tests, such as an ultrasound, MRI, or mammogram, to confirm the rupture and evaluate the extent of the damage. These tests can help determine the best course of action for treatment.
3. Discuss Treatment Options: Depending on the severity of the rupture and your individual circumstances, treatment options may vary. Your plastic surgeon will discuss the available options with you, which may include implant removal, replacement, or alternative procedures.
4. Address Complications: If you've experienced multiple complications related to the implant, it's essential to address these issues as well. Your plastic surgeon will assess any complications you've experienced and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address them effectively.
5. Emotional Support: Dealing with a ruptured implant and its complications can take a toll on your emotional well-being. Don't hesitate to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional to help you cope with the situation.
Remember that each case is unique, and the appropriate course of action will depend on various factors, including the cause and severity of the rupture, your overall health, and your treatment goals. Always follow the guidance of your plastic surgeon and communicate openly about your concerns and preferences.

Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

If you decide to keep implants, I would suggest going down in size so there is less stress and weight on your tissue. You did not say what size implants you have, but I suspect they are too large for your tissue.