Breast mammogram ordeal: Kiwi women’s implants burst during routine screening

Women nationwide are experiencing breast implant ruptures during routine mammograms, leading to severe pain and potential costs of up to $22,000 for replacements. While Dr. Sally Urry from Health New Zealand acknowledges that such incidents are “extremely rare,” she notes that various factors, including implant age and type, contribute to the risk of rupture.

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