If you were to have silicon breast implants and they started leaking how fast would you need to have them removed?

When you want: This is an elective operation --meaning when you want to have it done. There is no evidence that the leaking silicone is dangerous or harmful, despite previous studies in the 1980s and 1990s suggesting that it was. However, it is easier for your surgeon to get the leaking silicone out of your tissues if there is less of it, so sooner is probably better, but it is not an emergency!

As soon as safe: This is not an emergency but removal is genrally recommended when it is recognized. However, due to the current form stage implants it may be difficult to assess for rupture based on physical exam alone (called silent rupture) which gas prompted the fda to recommend periodic MRI testing at 3 years and ever 2 years thereafter to screen for implant rupture.

Sooner than later: While not an emergency, they should be removed when you are fit enough to do so. Call your local board certified plastic surgeon. They will guide you through this.

Soon.: Although not an emergency, i think that it is best to remove free silicone as soon as safely possible. Although there are no specific guidelines, i suggest my patients try to do so within the first month after diagnosis. Best wishes.