Department of Health address PIP implant concerns

There is currently global concern over that specific type of implant after it was revealed they contain silicone rather than medical-grade fillers, which have been identified as being prone to leakage.

Although the implants are not administered by the Island's UK based NHS providers there have been a number of females who have received them after going private. Here are the important guide lines issued by the Department of Health.

A rupture can be caused if:

· the implant’s shell gets weaker over time – most breast implants, of whatever make, need to be removed or replaced after 10 - 15 years

the implant is damaged during the operation

there is a flaw in the implant

the breast is injured

Some of the signs of implant ruptures or leakage include:

lumpiness of the breast

lumpiness or swelling in the areaaround the breast

change in shape of the breast

deflation of the breast

redness

tenderness of the breast

swelling of the breast