I got my breast implant in 2004 and my left implant ruptured three weeks ago .

Please I need help fixing this, the implant is trying to push out of my skin. I'm 41 years old an have six kids this is completely and utterly horrible.

Answers from doctors (1)


Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Published on Sep 22, 2017

You need to see a board-certified plastic surgeon before the implant becomes exposed if its threatening to cone through the skin. Between that and your suspicion of deflation, you will likely need surgery to correct this.

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Answered by Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

You need to see a board-certified plastic surgeon before the implant becomes exposed if its threatening to cone through the skin. Between that and your suspicion of deflation, you will likely need surgery to correct this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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