10/29/2025
I see this problem all to often: aging silicone implants which feel normal. When in fact, statistically, at 19 years old, 90-95% are leaking or ruptured and affecting patients’ health, silently. This 72yo women had her implants for over 20-25 yrs and they seemed fine. However, she had been to multiple dermatologists for a migratory skin rash which no one could figure out why it would come and go. It wasn’t until she had a a car accident, which required a subsequent MRI, that they identified an intracapsular rupture of both implants. This was by chance only.
I found a long standing leak which must have affected her health; so, I am glad she came in when she did. This 4 1/2 hour surgery saved her life!! I would like to encourage all patients with silicone implants, over 15 yo, to please come for an evaluation or request an MRI of their breasts so we can help you change implants to saline or explant them and the ‘capsule all together.