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- silicone gel implant rupture
- Patients who have silicone implants often wonder about the likelihood of rupture of their implant. The most important factor they should consider is the age of the implant. The older the implant the more likely it is to leak. Some studies suggest that after ten years 4 out of 5 implants may leak.
- Surprisingly, trauma (including mammography) is a rare cause of implant rupture. Any association with closed capsulotomy is not clear.
- There is no perfect test to detect a ruptured implant but MRI scans may be the most reliable. Unfortunately false positive studies, showing rupture in an implant that is really intact, are possible.
Whether or not the implant is placed above or below the pectoral muscle is not related to the rupture rate.
Even if the implant leaks it does not mean that it is harmful to the patient's health.
Because of the cohesive nature of the gel a break in the outer envelope may have little significance. Only further studies and time will tell, but at this point it seems unlikely.
- Modern "memory gel" implants are described by the manufacturer as being of a "gummy bear" consistency and suggest that since this resembles a solid leakage is less of a risk.
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