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How can you know if your silicone implants are leaking?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

MRI: Breast MRI is the definitive imaging technique. Ultrasound can also be useful. Mammogram usually less helpful because it can't detect intracapsular rupture and can only sometimes detect extracapsular rupture/leak.

Answered 5/30/2018

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