What is Breast Implant Rupture?
A breast implant rupture can occur in both saline and silicone implants. While extremely durable, breast implants have a small risk that the shell will develop a hole over time. When a rupture occurs, women may start to see changes in the contour and shape of their breast. In some cases, a ruptured implant can cause pain or discomfort in other cases a rupture is not even noticed.
Breast implant rupture symptoms
Patients who has a breast implant rupture have reported the following symptoms:
- Deflation of your implants
- Change implants shape
- Hard lumps over the implants
- Burning sensation
- Swelling
- Numbness
Breast Implant rupture removal
To avoid further complications, ruptured breast implants need to be removed as they can potentially lead to health problems in the future. Depending on the patient aesthetic goals, there are a few surgical options which include:
- Implant removal
- Implant removal with a breast lift
- Implant removal with breast augmentation (implant exchange)
Benefits of Breast Implant Rupture Removal
Women who undergo breast implant rupture removal surgery report that there is an improvement to their overall health. There is also an improvement to the feminine figure as the ruptured implants can become deflated and start to look unnatural.
Combination of a Breast Implant Rupture removal with other plastic surgeries
There are many other plastic and cosmetic surgeries that Dr. Azouz can combine with your breast implant rupture removal and/or replacement. Some of these combination surgeries include:
- Brow lift
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Otoplasty (ear surgery)
- Facelift
- Brachioplasty
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Azouz
Before undergoing breast augmentation or breast implant exchange, it is important that patients discuss with a board-certified plastic surgeon regarding the type of implant that will be used for breast augmentation to compare the benefits and compromises of each type of implants. If you are worried about a possible breast implant rupture, schedule an appointment with plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz in Dallas by calling 972 702 8888. At the consultation, Dr. Azouz will evaluate your case and guide you through the process to make sure your implants are in good standing.