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Can Silicone Gel Implants Leak?
Can Silicone GEL Implants leak? I thought silicone gels were like "jello" so you could cut them in half and have no leakage?
Silicone breast implant leaks
Great question - The term "leak" refers to a rupture in the implant shell. Even though the silicone gel may not travel far from the implant if the shell has ruptured we still consider that a leak. The very point you raise is part of the reason that implant manufacturers and the FDA are suggesting that patients get MRI's for follow-up every 2-3 years. It can be very difficult to diagnose implant leaks or ruptures in silicone implants with just physical exam. I hope this helps.
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 300,000 procedures annually. Modern breast implants are available in saline and silicone gel formulations, in round and anatomic (teardrop) shapes. Implant placement can be subglandular (over the muscle) or submuscular (partially or fully under the pectoralis muscle).
The American Board of Plastic Surgery maintains rigorous standards for certification that go well beyond state medical licensing requirements.
