Breast Implants: What Occurs In A Rupture?
Unfortunately, there is a possibility of breast implant failure after you have had breast augmentation. Despite the fact that breast augmentation is one of the most successful of all cosmetic procedures, replacement of the breast implant due to failure is a possibility. The indications that a failure has occurred is different between silicone and saline, so you should know this before you make your final decision on the type of implant you want. Eventually all implants may fatigue and develop a hole in the outer shell. The leak naturally happens over time as a result of the motion within the implant wall. A tear may develop in the outer shell due to the pressure of the implant contents due to your natural motion. This may occur more frequently in implants that are placed under the muscle due to the additional pressure. Manufacturers have improved the durability of implants significantly, but implant failure is still a possible problem after placement. For a period of fourteen years nea
