Breast Implants Bursting on an Airplane and Other Myths

You were considering getting breast implants... until you heard the horror stories. A sister of a friend's cousin's mother's friend's daughter (you get the picture) took a plane ride and her breast bursts at 40,000 feet as she ate her trail mix in economy class. But, do your research and you will find that a lot of the stories are just that- stories. The following are some of the most common urban legends and myths circulating about breast implants and the facts that debunk them. Some are funny, some not so funny and some you'll be surprised that people actually believe. Whatever the case, the information should put your mind at ease and must help you take a better decision.

Starting with the above scenario, here are some of the common myths and your breast implant reality check:
Myth #1- They will explode on a plane or while scuba diving.
Nah, something like that wouldn't happen. The implants do change when they are under extreme high or low pressure, but they will not explode. Well, they will, but you would already be dead if you were under that much atmospheric pressure. The levels at which planes fly and safe levels for diving are not enough to cause this. What you may notice is actually an expanding and change in size, but they are not going to pop.

Myth #2- They can freeze in negative temperatures.
Why you would be out in this extreme temperature at all is a good question, but if you find yourself in this situation...fear not, your breast implants will not freeze. This is just a good old urban legend. Think about it. Your body is a very warm that is having a temperature of 98.6? F and surrounded with fatty tissues and skin that are cocooning everything inside your body like a warm blanket. You may lose a finger or toe to frostbite, but your implants are safe in this centralized location.

Myth #3- Silicone is dangerous and causes other health problems.
Everyone remembers when silicone was taken off the market as filler because there was a fear that it was causing cancer, lupus and a variety of other autoimmune diseases. In the interim, saline was used as filler. Since silicone's removal, numerous studies have been conducted to see if there was any real cause for alarm and no connection has been found. As a result, the FDA has approved silicone to be used as filler.

Myth #4- Everyone will know they are fake.
Ok, this depends largely on you and your surgeon. If you are a B cup and show up the next day with a DD, well... sure everyone who knows you will know. But, if you are just looking for a more natural look for your body, some symmetry and balance, a good surgeon can give you a look that is subtle and comfortable. A good surgeon should also help you choose the right shape and placement for your body to achieve a natural look. Silicone feels more like a natural breast, but they both will look like one as long as you go with a size that fits your body and your surgeon knows what he is doing.

If you have any questions or have heard other horror stories, don't be afraid to ask your surgeon about them. He will be able to put your mind at ease. Do your homework about the procedure and make sure your surgeon is a board certified plastic surgeon. This is your best defense against any of the real issues that may arise. Don't fall prey to the myths and urban legends out there concerning breast implants.

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