“Will a breast implant pop on an airplane?”

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“Will a breast implant pop on an airplane?”

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know will a breast implant pop on an airplane? Or is that a myth?

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**Dr. Steve Laverson** Plastic Surgeon San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steve Laverson Plastic Surgeon San Diego, CA

Wild and crazy MYTH !!!

**Dr. Bruce Chau** Plastic Surgeon Berkley, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bruce Chau Plastic Surgeon Berkley, MI

NO!

**Dr. William Kanter** Plastic Surgeon Ellicott City, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. William Kanter Plastic Surgeon Ellicott City, MD

No, not really. The implants can take a much wider range of pressures than would be experienced in an airplane. I consider that to be a myth.

**Dr. Gregory Latrenta** Plastic Surgeon New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gregory Latrenta Plastic Surgeon New York, NY

No. It’s a myth