What Happens When Silicone Implants Rupture?

What Happens When Silicone Implants Rupture? (1:13)

A ruptured silicone implant can have medical implications according to plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Sharecare Advisory Board member Stuart Linder, MD. Learn how to identify symptoms of a ruptured silicone implant in this video.

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About Stuart Linder, MD

Dr. Stuart Linder, a Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member, is a Beverly Hills board certified Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon. Has performed thousands of body sculpting procedures. Author of "The Beverly Hills Shape" The Truth About Plastic Surgery. Appears on television monthly to educate the public about safety and new techniques in plastic surgery.

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