If your implants burst or leak inside you, can it harm you in any way or possibly cause death?

April 26, 2014
Asked By:jasmaine1 in Ohio, OH

Can the implants fluid leak and fill your lungs or something like that. Since they are near your lungs when they are put in place.

Answers (9)

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April 29, 2014

Answer: Failure of a breast implant is usually of no physiologic significance.

April 29, 2014

Answer: Failure of a breast implant is usually of no physiologic significance.

May 19, 2014

Answer: Implant leak can not cause death.

May 19, 2014

Answer: Implant leak can not cause death.

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