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 >>