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How does this work? Learn more. In silicone implants, this leak is typically very gradual, often going unnoticed at first. Because saline solution is a liquid and not a gel, however, it tends to exit the implant more quickly and fully.
Thus, once a saline implant ruptures, its effects tend to be far more recognizable. There is little risk involved with saline implant rupture. However, once an implant ruptures, collagen fibers in the breast called capsules will begin to grow in the empty space.
The longer this tissue is allowed to fill the breast, the more will have to be removed when replacing the implant. It is therefore a good idea to replace ruptured implants as soon as possible, for an easier surgery and recovery. Fortunately, most saline implant ruptures are immediately obvious. Even if patients are unfamiliar with ruptures, they will likely recognize that a breast has suddenly changed in appearance.
Use the following warning signs to identify a rupture and subsequently seek treatment:. If you have reason to believe an implant has ruptured and you feel feverish and sick, this may be indication of a developing infection.
However, a silicone rupture is a little trickier to detect. Because the fluid is much thicker and more cohesive, it stays within the pocket created for the implant. In some cases, the patient may not notice the rupture at all. In other cases, she may have pain, redness of the breast, or notice a subtle change in the shape of her breast. For my patient, the diagnosis was straight-forward; she had saline implants which were 10 years old, she had sustained trauma to the breast, and she had a subsequent change in her size.
If her story had been less clear-cut, or her examination less remarkable, I would have sent her for an ultrasound, which is a cheap and fast way of examining the integrity of a breast implant. It does not give all of the information that an MRI can provide, but it is an excellent first step. If an ultrasound is equivocal, an MRI is the next test that I order. Any of these issues might lead to additional surgery. Based on your breast anatomy, body type and other factors, your surgeon might recommend one type of implant over another for the best results.
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