{"id":6482,"date":"2023-11-28T11:54:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T09:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorjosesalvador.com\/?p=6482"},"modified":"2023-11-28T11:54:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T09:54:40","slug":"rupture-of-mammary-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctorjosesalvador.com\/en\/rupture-of-mammary-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Rupture of Mammary Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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What are Mammary Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mammary implants are medical devices inserted under the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase breast size (augmentation) or to replace breast tissue that has been removed due to cancer or trauma, or that has failed to develop properly due to a severe breast abnormality (reconstruction). However, like any medical device, they carry the risk of complications, one of which is rupture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Implant Rupture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Breast implant rupture is a complication that can occur at any time after surgery. It can be intracapsular, when the implant material is confined by the scar tissue around it, or extracapsular, when the implant material leaks out. The rupture of silicone implants is often insidious, potentially causing problems at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes and Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ruptures can be caused by trauma, compression, or wear and tear over time. If rupture occurs in the first 10 years, it is often due to a defect in the implant itself. Saline implant ruptures are usually noticeable by a change in breast appearance, while silicone implant ruptures may be silent and require imaging to detect. Ruptured silicone breast implants can cause breast pain or changes in the contour or shape of the breast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that an implant might have ruptured, it\u2019s important to talk to your plastic surgeon. An imaging test, such as an MRI or ultrasound, can show whether the implant has ruptured. If you have a silent rupture \u2014 one that\u2019s not causing signs or symptoms \u2014 your plastic surgeon will explain possible treatment options. Some women take a wait-and-see approach, while others prefer to remove or replace the ruptured implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a mammary implant ruptures, the treatment options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n