Implant Explosion

Implant explosion is an extremely rare but dramatic complication of silicone buttock implants. It refers to the rupture or bursting of the implant, often due to trauma, manufacturing defect, or excessive pressure. Symptoms may include sudden pain, swelling, deformity, and leakage of silicone material.

Causes

• Direct trauma to the buttocks (e.g., accident, fall)
• Manufacturing defect or weakened implant shell
• Excessive pressure or compression
• Surgical error during placement

Symptoms

• Sudden change in buttock shape or contour
• Acute pain or discomfort
• Swelling, bruising, or inflammation
• Leakage of silicone (may be palpable or visible)

Management

• Immediate medical evaluation is required
• Imaging (ultrasound or MRI) to confirm rupture
• Surgical removal and replacement of the implant
• Treatment of any associated infection or tissue damage

Prevention

• Use of high-quality, certified implants
• Careful surgical technique
• Avoidance of trauma or excessive pressure post-operatively

Writing Tips

• Use the suddenness and shock of the event to heighten drama in a story
• Describe the emotional impact: fear, embarrassment, urgency
• Sensory detail: "A sharp, tearing pain shot through her hip, followed by a strange, cold sensation as the shape of her buttock changed beneath her hand."

Related Topics

• buttock_implants
• gluteoplasty
• implant_displacement
• aftercare