Detect potential implant issues early with breast implant screening by Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas. Using FDA-recommended ultrasound imaging, she can identify ruptures, leaks, or other concerns, ensuring the integrity of your implants for many years to come.
Detect Implant Issues Before They Progress
Breast implant screening is a specialized imaging process that evaluates the integrity of implants and detects potential issues, such as ruptures, leaks, or structural changes, before they cause noticeable symptoms. Dr. Dassoulas offers proactive ultrasound screening for her patients, following FDA recommendations for ongoing implant health monitoring. This safe, non-invasive test provides clear, real-time images, allowing Dr. Dassoulas to assess your implants quickly and accurately. Regular screening helps protect your breast health, supports early intervention if needed, and ensures lasting confidence in your surgical results.
Breast Implant Screening Can Identify:
- Silent ruptures that may not cause visible symptoms
- Saline or silicone gel leakage from the implant shell
- Early signs of capsular contracture or scar tissue changes
- Shifts in implant position or shape irregularities
- Fluid buildup or swelling around the implant
- Signs of implant wear, thinning, or shell weakening
- Changes in surrounding breast tissue health and structure
The Possible Consequences of Avoiding Screenings
Skipping regular implant screenings can allow silent complications, such as ruptures, leaks, or capsular contracture, to progress unnoticed. Over time, these problems may cause pain, visible deformity, or changes in breast firmness and shape. In severe cases, untreated issues can lead to inflammation, infection, or the need for more complex revision. Dr. Dassoulas offers regular ultrasound imaging to help preserve your health and avoid unnecessary risks, ensuring long-term safety with your breast implants.
Benefits of Breast Implant Screening:
- Detects silent ruptures or leaks before symptoms appear
- Allows for early intervention, reducing complication risks
- Monitors implant position, shape, and surrounding tissue health
- Provides peace of mind with clear, accurate imaging
- Helps maintain aesthetic results for the long term
- Enables personalized care and timely treatment if needed
Your Breast Implant Screening Session
Dr. Dassoulas begins by reviewing your surgical history, implant type, and any symptoms or changes you’ve experienced. She uses high-frequency ultrasound, similar to the technology used in medical imaging for the heart or pregnancy, to examine the implants. A water-based gel is applied to ensure proper sound wave transmission, and a transducer (probe) is gently moved over your breast to create high-resolution images of the implant shell and surrounding tissue.
This allows Dr. Dassoulas to detect silent ruptures, silicone “gel bleed,” shell thinning, early capsular contracture (tightening scar tissue), or subtle fluid collections called seromas. She can also measure implant dimensions to identify shape distortion or displacement. The process is painless, radiation-free, and typically completed in under 30 minutes. You’ll receive an immediate explanation of the findings and, if needed, guidance on the next steps.
How Often Should I Have My Implants Screened?
If you have silicone breast implants, the FDA recommends screening with ultrasound or MRI starting 5 to 6 years after your initial surgery and every 2 to 3 years afterward.
Dr. Dassoulas follows these guidelines and may suggest even more frequent screenings if you’ve had complications, revisions, or experience changes in your breasts.
Initiate Your Transformation Today
Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 14+ years of combined surgical training. Using FDA-recommended ultrasound technology, she provides accurate assessments to detect silent ruptures, leaks, or structural changes before they become serious. Her compassionate, detail-oriented approach ensures you feel informed every step of the way. Schedule your consultation for breast implant screening in Potomac, MD, today and take a proactive step toward preserving your safety and surgical results.
