Should I get a scan?

Yes.  If you have had PiP implants our advice is to seek assistance from a medical professional as soon as possible. 

It is essential that you approach either your clinic or your GP for them to arrange a scan.  You may not have any symptoms to suggest a rupture, but you must get a scan to find out. 

Jenny Brown didn’t know that her implants had ruptured, but a scan showed that her PiP implant on her right side had burst, leaking silicone into her body.  She’s recently had an operation to remove the implants.  Find out more about Jenny’s story here - SCOTTISH PiP VICTIM TELLS OF RUPTURE “NIGHTMARE” .

As of the 6 of February here is the information on what private clinics operating in Scotland are offering in terms of scans:

• BMI Healthcare – BMI will offer the required diagnostic imaging to all patients who paid BMI for their PiP implant surgery from 2001.
• Spire Healthcare – Spire is offering all of its patients with PiP implants a free consultation with a consultant surgeon and, where recommended, a free MRI or ultrasound scan.
• Transform – Transform is offering free consultation and a free scan to its patients. 
• Nuffield Health – They are offering a free scan if your consultant believes it’s appropriate.
• The Hospital Group – No clear confirmation that free scans will be offered. 

The information supplied above is taken from the Scottish Independent Hospital Association’s correspondence with the Scottish Parliament Health Committee and, where needed, the clinic’s website.  If you are a victim of the PiP scandal and are not getting this service from the clinics mentioned above or any other providers contact Thompsons Solicitor’s free advice service on 0800 0891331.

If you are a victim of the PiP implants scandal, you have the legal right to make a no win no fee compensation claim to cover any costs of scans, removal and replacement as well as the pain and suffering you have been through.  Call our free advice line to find out your rights on 0800 0891331.    

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