Why one breast implant may rupture while the other remains intact
Uneven pressure within the implant pocket, rather than the implant itself, may help explain why one breast implant ruptures years before the other, according to plastic surgeon Ho Cao Vu.
Breast implant rupture is commonly associated with factors such as material aging, trauma, capsular contracture, or surgical complications. Some patients experience rupture after five to 10 years, and in certain cases only one implant ruptures while the other remains intact.
