What To Do If Your Implant Ruptures

The fear of implant rupture is most often perpetuated by the few cases that make dramatic news stories, but the reality is that for the majority of women who get breast implants, Little Rock, AR cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Branman asserts that there are few serious side effects or complications. Still, implant rupture is a serious situation and should be prepared for in the rare event that it occurs to you or a loved one.

Depending on what type of breast implants you have, saline and silicone react very differently when they rupture. Saline leaks quickly into the body cavity and is absorbed by the surrounding tissue. As such, the breast is noted to “deflate” in a dramatic fashion. On the other hand, silicone implants leak much more slowly as the material comes out of the rupture point into the body cavity. This type of rupture is more dangerous because the body does not reabsorb silicone, and it can remain unnoticed for quite some time.

In either situation, if you suspect your implant has a leak or has ruptured, it is important to contact Dr. Branman immediately. He will bring you into the office for evaluation and make recommendations based on his physical and clinical findings at that time. Dr. Branman may recommend that the implant be removed via explantation. It is more important to remove ruptured silicone implants quicker than saline, but both have the potential to cause unwanted side effects. Contact Dr. Branman immediately if you suspect a leak or rupture in your implant.

To learn more about breast augmentation, Little Rock surgeon, Dr. Branman, can answer your questions at (501) 227-0707.