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I have 35 year old silicone, sub implants. The left one has ruptured found during mammogram 1 year ago.

The implant appeared to have pukered lips. Assume this means the rupture was new? I am 61 and single. I went to a reputable hospital to

My implants are 30 years old. Can they be removed?

I have double lumen implants, now 30 years old, never replaced, never had a problem other than encapsulation. Can they be removed safely? I

Capsulotomy vs Capsulectomy: what is the difference?

I asked for an en bloc but the surgeon said he couldn't guarantee one, but would get the entire capsule out with my explant. When I read

My silicone breast implants were placed in1983. Will Medicare/United Healthcare supplement cover any of the costs involved?

The right implant has become very hard and encapsulated and migrated higher two months ago. It has become painful and restricting my

Does anyone know if implant removal is covered under BC Medical or extended Medical?

I have 30 yr old implants with some contracture & I know at least 1 of has been ruptured for some time now & has some deflation.

Do hospitals do pathology on ruptured breast explants when there is known silicone leakage?

I am getting my 30plus old bi-lumens explanted (no replacements) next week but hospital is telling me they will not do pathology on them.

Can Ruptured Silicone Implants Cause a Hard Lump Attached to Rib at 9:00? (photo)

My implants are 30 y/o & rock hard. Six weeks ago I found a hard lump attached to my rib. It's not in the breast tissue but on the