Scientific research Rupture

Research on 8000 implants.

Rupture 30% within 5 years, 50% within 10 years and 70% within 17 years >>

38 studies on rupture >>

FDA research on rupture

77% rupture / leakage at an average age of 10,8 years of the implants >>

Rupture of silicone breast implants

40% rupture within 6 years and 95% within12 years. >>

Replacement surgery and silicone breast implants rupture

Study shows that 33% of 907 women had a removal or replacement.

In 48%, the implant was ruptured during the removal process. >>

Factors affecting the rupture of silicone-gel breast implants.>>

5 years: 93% intact

6 - 10 years, 31% intact (59% ruptured, 10 % leaking)

11 -15 years 30% intact, 55% ruptured, 15% leaking)

16 - 26 years 50 % intact, 50% ruptured

MRIs ruptured implants >>