Question 1

can you see breast implants on x rays?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both silicone and saline breast implants can be seen on a chest x-ray.

Question 2

is it ok to have a ex ray 1 week after having breast implants in  ?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: X-rays are definitely safe for breast implants.  Mris and cts are used frequently with difficulty.  The only thing that can be an issue is a tissue expander (metal port) when a MRI is necessary.  I would be careful with compression views as this can move the implant and disrupt planes created only one week after surgery.

Question 3

can u get a chest ex ray after having breast implants  in  say 3 weeks later ?

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Yes,but why ?: A chest x-ray can be obtained at any time as needed and will be interpreted based on the history of the patient. If you have implants they will change the x-ray picture & the doctor will see the implants & take them into account during interpretation.They obscure less when looking at a side view x-ray.

Question 4

i have breast implants (3 years now) but i hurt my left breast on sunday and now it is swollen. do i need to see a gp or a plastic surgeon?

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NMS but: Unless it is painful I believe time will likely be the best healer.  If the swelling fails to improve after 2 weeks , consult your plastic surgeon -even though it will take a lot of trauma to rupture a silicone implant.

Question 5

will insurance cover breast implants?

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In certain cases: In certain cases, yes, insurance will pay for breast implants.  Specifically, patients who are undergoing reconstruction following breast cancer treatment, for instance.

Question 6

what does hardening of breast implants mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Capsular contracture or scar tissue squeezing the implant.

Question 7

removal of breast implants needed in all women?

Accepted Answer

No: Breast implants only need to be removed if there is a problem: significant capsular contracture, leakage, deflation, or rarely, infection. No problem, no removal necessary.

Question 8

what different size breast implants are out there?

Accepted Answer

Breast implants: Breast implants come in a variety if sizes.  They can even be custom ordered to be larger than the usual available sizes.  There are silicone and saline implants.  The implants can be low, moderate, or high in profile- which determines the amount of projection.  There are now anatomical cohesive gel implants that are also available to the general public.

Question 9

my breast implants made me too big, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Exchange: You could have your implants exchanged for a smaller size.

Question 10

what can happen to breast implants when a woman dies?

Accepted Answer

Nothing special: Just like pacemakers, artificial heart valves or hips, the things we add to our body in life can stay with us in death.

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