Chest x-ray findings of my implants. What do they mean?

Hello toponderon,I know it can be hard to be patient but in this case I would recommend waiting to talk with you doctor at your appointment next week.  MRI and not X-ray is the gold standard for evaluating the integrity of silicone breast implants but certainly any new finding should be evaluated by your doctor. Artifact in an x-ray can be from movement, material or any number of things so without seeing the image nothing can really be said.  That being said even with the image a definitive answer may not be known because of the type of imaging. I would speak with our board certified plastic surgeon to determine if there is a concern for rupture or if additional imaging if needed. Best of Luck!Dr. Rednam

 I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

A chest xray can not determine if your breast implants have ruptured.  The best way of telling is with an MRI.  At times, a mammogram can suggest a rupture but an MRI is usually required to determine if in fact they are.Hope that helps.