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5weeks Pregnant and I Think my Implant Broke Down on One Side

asked 10 months ago by Mike 82 in Highland Park, NJ
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 148 times
Tags: pregnancy, rupture, timing

Im 5 weeks pregnant and I think that one of my implants broke (the right breast is much smaller and when I lay down it loss shape) can I wait until after the pregnancy to replace it?

3 answers to 5weeks Pregnant and I Think my Implant Broke Down on One Side

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Ruptured Implant Safe

Having a deflation or a rupture of an implant, while not fun to go through, is generally not harmful and should not cause any medical problems. Waiting until after your pregnany is finished is advisable so that you do not expose your child to any unnecesssary anesthesia. I would have a check-up with your surgeon to see if it is ruptured or not, then make a plan for a post-pregnancy exchange. I hope this helps.
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
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Ruptured Breast Implant during Pregnancy?

Thank you for the question. Yes you should wait until after the pregnancy to replace it. Actually, I would suggest that you wait 3 months after you have stopped breast-feeding to evaluate the overall condition of your breasts and decide, with the help of your plastic surgeon, what your best options are. Best wishes for an otherwise smooth pregnancy.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Removal - 5weeks Pregnant and I Think my Implant Broke Down on One Side

I am not aware of any medical problems associated with leaving a deflated saline implant in place for a few months, and that's exactly what I would advise. You should get in touch with your plastic surgeon (or another plastic surgeon if you prefer or need to) so that someone knows what happening in the event that you do develop a problem (however unlikely). But I would advise that you leave it alone, let it continue to deflate and your body absorb the saline (which it will... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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