20/07/2025
Implants can rupture. There are cool videos where people slam new implants into the ground, punch them, and even step on them, to demonstrate how implants can withstand a lot of physical punishment without rupturing. Yet, my clinical experience shows that more than half of the women with breast implants will have a rupture or leak. In fact, in patients whose imaging showed no implant issues, implant leaks were detected in about 30% of them.
Implants can break down for a number of reasons. These include:
mechanical fatigue, chemical leaching, biological processes, and trauma.
It's important to have a clear understanding of risks before deciding to have them, and to speak with your doctor promptly if a rupture is suspected.
(This post is intended as general information and not medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific health concerns.)
