Rupture of silicone gel breast implants is not uncommon for patients who have had breast implants for years, and that rupture can often be hard to detect. For example, Ms. Lynn who had breast implants for 35 years, felt a lump on her right breast. Luckily it was not a tumor nor cyst, the silicone gel implant has ruptured, but the ultrasound alone couldn’t detect it, leaving her with concerns. According to Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics’ board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Tehrani, the breast implant rupture can be properly examined with an MRI scan which is more sensitive to silicone gel.
Silicone Gel Breast Implants Could Rupture Or Tear
“I have had breast implants since 1978. I’m 66 years old, A recent ultrasound found free silicone. Mine are saline/silicone? I do not have photos; however, I do feel a lump on top of the right breast. Ultrasound said no tumor or cyst. Could be a rupture or a tear in implant. Is “free silicone” dangerous if it is leaking? This has been a year now. No pain, swelling or discomfort; just that lump I referred to. Thanks so much!”, a RealSelf user Ms. Lynn asked.
“Dear Ms. Lynn, based on your description and the longevity since your surgery, you may have silicone breast implants rupture. Ultrasound may not be specific enough to look at breast implant rupture especially of silicone. You will benefit likely from having an MRI to ascertain whether or not you have a rupture. MRI is more sensitive in finding silicone breast implant ruptures.”, Aristocrat’s board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Tehrani said.
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