MRI for checking silicone implant integrity

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Lime
Lime Member Posts: 19
edited November 2018 in Breast Reconstruction

i had a single mastectomy over seven years ago. I had breast reconstruction with silicone implant. I am not experiencing any problems. Is it necessary to have an mri to check implant integrity when asymptomatic? I have been reading conflicting information on this.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited November 2018

    Dear Lime,

    Welcome to the community. We hope that you will find support and helpful information here from members with shared experiences. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you to navigate the boards and find your way around. The Mods

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  • NotVeryBrave
    NotVeryBrave Member Posts: 1,287
    edited November 2018

    I don't know that it's necessary, but most manufacturers recommend an MRI after three years and then continuing every two years after that. While implants are fairly safe, there are some concerns about the silicone escaping and remaining in your body.

    Probably the biggest concern with MRI is cost. Insurance should cover it in this case. And there's no radiation exposure.

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