Breast Implants (Complications)

Some Silicone Implants More Likely To Rupture Than Others

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 4th, 1995

A recent study shows that silicone gel on the surface of a breast implant points to implant rupture - and some implants coated with polyurethane are more likely to rupture than similar, uncoated implants.

The results of the study was presented during the 81st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), November 27, 1995.

"It should be noted that, in our opinion, silicone 'oil bleed' on the surface of an implant is normal, as opposed to silicone 'gel bleed,' which is not," said Michael S. Middleton, Ph.D., M.D., assistant clinical professor of radiology, University of California, San Diego. "It should...

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