Hello, I will be going for my mammogram, and an ultrasound. I suspect that my right implant has ruptured do to tenderness upon touching and that it is drooping. Question being, will an ultrasound be able to detect anything for this? I know that a MRI is the best way to go, but I am not sure that my insurance company will cover it. Please help. I am a 52 year old female with 27 year old implants. I haven't found a plastic surgeon doctor just yet, but I just want to make sure before I do anything
August 3, 2017
Answer: MRI to Check Breast Implants Other than surgery, the MRI is the most accurate way to determine if an implant is ruptured. It is about 90% accurate in situations when a problem is suspected, as opposed to surgery which is 100% accurate. If you are planning to have breast revision surgery, then put the money for the MRI towards surgery. If you are not planning to have surgery, the MRI is the best test. Other tests will miss problems (false negatives) or show problems that do not exist (false positives).
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August 3, 2017
Answer: MRI to Check Breast Implants Other than surgery, the MRI is the most accurate way to determine if an implant is ruptured. It is about 90% accurate in situations when a problem is suspected, as opposed to surgery which is 100% accurate. If you are planning to have breast revision surgery, then put the money for the MRI towards surgery. If you are not planning to have surgery, the MRI is the best test. Other tests will miss problems (false negatives) or show problems that do not exist (false positives).
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August 3, 2017
Answer: Implant rupture Dear toponderon,ultrasound might help you diagnose possible implant rupture. But an MRI is still the golden standard. If you are concerned, you can always consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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August 3, 2017
Answer: Implant rupture Dear toponderon,ultrasound might help you diagnose possible implant rupture. But an MRI is still the golden standard. If you are concerned, you can always consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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