Table 5.
| Question | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| 1. As your ultrasound scan did not show an implant rupture, which of the statements below apply to you? (check all that apply) | |
| I feel relieved. | 324 (69.2) |
| I now have peace of mind about my implants. | 331 (70.7) |
| I am concerned the scan may be false-negative (looks intact on scan, but is ruptured). | 20 (4.3) |
| I am concerned about possible silent rupture in the future. | 93 (19.9) |
| 2. Going forward, would you get in-office ultrasound scans regularly to screen for silent rupture? | |
| Every 3 mo. | 7 (1.5) |
| Every 6 mo. | 36 (7.7) |
| Every 1 yr. | 209 (44.6) |
| Every 2 yr. | 195 (41.7) |
| Would not do scans regularly to screen for silent rupture. | 21 (4.5) |
| 3. If you were getting breast implants for the first time today, which of the three different implant types would you consider? (check all options that you would consider) | |
| Silicone gel; natural feel, need MRI or ultrasound scans to detect silent rupture. | 378 (80.8) |
| Structured; natural feel, look in mirror to detect rupture so no scans, saline-filled. | 124 (26.5) |
| Saline; less natural feel, look in mirror to detect rupture so no scans. | 41 (8.8) |
| I would not choose to get breast implants. | 44 (9.4) |
MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.
*
Scan interpreted by investigator (not ruptured); n = 468.
†
One survey was lost.