Saturday, February 26, 2011

What are the usual features when a silicone breast implant ruptures?


In most cases, when the leak is small women generally do not have any symptoms or outward signs. However, if the leak is mild to moderate, most women will have the following symptoms:
Pain of varying degrees-in most cases it is bearable
- Some women may experience a burning or tingling sensation at the site of rupture
- Others may experience numbness at the site of rupture
- If the leak is significant, it may also cause the skin to become red
- In almost all cases, the area around the leak is firm and hard. The texture of skin will definitely will different
- The breast may feel knobby or woody
- In some cases, the breast size and shape may be distorted

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