Do you get your implants checked

[henleybeachgirl 77]

How often do you get your implants checked, do you get an ultrasound or mri?

[I HaveBoobs 951]

Hi im only 3 mpo so very early in my recovery, i guess i would get mine checked about every 2 years and by ultrasound, MRI or the new typ of imiging which is thermal somthing i can't quite remember the name of it, i only just recently heard of it in another forum somewhere.

[pink butterfly 1,509]

I am coming up to 3 1/2 years post op. I haven't had my implants checked or felt the need to yet. I am lucky that I have not had to have any mammograms yet. Maybe I'll get them checked at the 5 year mark?

[Cupcake85 484]

I've had mine checked once via ultrasound only because I started to get some pain. I was told it could be fluid around the implants. Then the ultrasound picked up a lump so I had a biopsy done to be sure and it was benign.

Unless I was having problems I personally wouldn't get checked.

[donatella 5,801]

Never only if there’s something wrong, lump, bump, change in shape etc.

[Gabby1 861]

I had mine checked pre- implant for piece of mind (mammogram) then l have them checked every two years. I worry with implants that l might miss something so it’s worth it and fully covered.

[PlatinumBlondeBoobs 110]

I have a Mamnogrmam each year, just had revision of January 17, 2024 I will have a while before I have to have it done again will be checking into the different option that will be available. However it is extremely important for us ladies to do self check which I do weekly but also Mammograms 3D which my Gynecologist highly recommends. Let s all be aware of Breast Cancer. My PS is greatly involved in Breast Cancer Awareness and encourages her patients to get involved in Breast Cancer walk. She ask hubby and I to participate this year in the walk. Super nice Tee Shirts will post pictures when we get our Tee's

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Edited January 28, 2024 by PlatinumBlondeBoobs

[sabP 750]

My PS said to have an ultrasound every 5 years to check my implants. I'm in the mammogram every two years age group, so will stick with that or maybe an MRI if the mammogram is too uncomfortable now I have implants.

[vlinder 603]

every year, as i have my check ups at the wesley on an annual basis, done so for the last 37 years.

[Elle Anderson 45]

I had my implants placed over 3 years ago, I have not felt the need to get them checked as I have felt no lumps, hardness or pain.

My surgeon said I will likely need them replaced at the 10 year mark, but didn't mention how often to get them checked. Other surgeons seem to be saying every 3-5 years, but it is a good idea to keep an eye on them, listen to your body and if you suspect something, best to have them looked at professionally.

MRI appears to be more effective than ultrasound for detecting ruptures: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/mri-is-most-accurate-test-for-detecting-ruptured-silicone-breast-implants