Breast implants carry risk of rupture
Breast implants carry risk of rupture Updated: 06:22, Friday April 6, 2012 The Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery says all brands of breast implants carry a risk of rupture, with spokesman Dr Daniel Fleming saying a rupture rate of almost 14 per cent over eight years is a normal rate for major brand Mentor.
US health regulators said Wednesday that women who get silicone breast implants are likely to need additional surgery within 10 years to address complications like rupturing of the device.