Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Blog | Dr. Linderman
Carmel and Indianapolis, Indiana
Monday, October 6, 2008
What are the chances that my implant will rupture?
Currently there are two types of implants that are used for breast augmentation in the United States. Saline implants are inflatable and have an overall ten-year deflation rate of 3-5%. The manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on these implants and will cover facility and anesthesia fees up to ten years after surgery.
Rupture rates on silicone gel implants are more difficult to determine. An asymptomatic leakage may go undetected for years but the gel is usually contained in the scar capsule, which develops around the implant. Currently the FDA recommends regular MRI studies to monitor implant integrity. If a leakage is identified, replacement may be indicated. These implants are also covered by an extended manufacturer’s warranty.
Labels: breast augmentation
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