Deflated Breast Implant by McGhan- Fibrocystic Breast Disease

I am 60 years old and want to understand the best options available near Gainesville, Florida. I am lopsided and self conscious, but no pain. I had(have) fibrocystic disease of the breast. Rx was to remove cysts, one the size of a grapefruit and put in implants. I did not choose huge implants, and have never had problems until now. My sister's fibrocystic disease went into breast cancer; she passed away. Thank you.

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by Rita3973 in Gainesville, Florida

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One sided breast implant has deflated at 60 years of age.

At this point, I would probably advise removing the breast implant and then reducing the size of the larger breast and removing the need for implant removal or replacement at a later date.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant problem

If your implant has deflated, the best option would be to replace it. If you know the size and type of implant you have in, it would make it easier to size up.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Your best option is to replace the deflated implant as well as the intact implant.

You have three possible options in dealing with the deflation. The first is to do nothing since there is no harm in indefinitely retaining a collapsed implant. This option probably is not for you since you are unhappy with the present asymmetry. Secondly, you could remove both the deflated and the intact implant but that will return your breast to their size and shape following the cyst removal. Finally, you can replace the deflated implant and although not necessary I would advise you... more

right breast implant has deflated

Immediately seek opinions from boarded plastic surgeons in your area. This needs to be done within 3 months of deflation due to the edges of the implant can erode through your tissue. JUST DO IT! From MIAMI DR. B

Implant Deflation

Your options are to completely remove both implants or replace the deflated implant. Depending how long ago they were put in, and if you still have your implant information you may be able to have some money forwarded to your surgery. You may also get a free implant for the surgery as well. If you are interested in having the surgery redone and implants placed again, I would recommend getting a hold of your implant information and taking it with you when you go see a... more

Breast implant deflation should be covered by warranty.

Deflation of a saline breast implant is a harmless if inconvenient event. Depending on when your implants were put in, it should be covered under a replacement policy. If your original surgeon is not available then contact any board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and they will be able to advise you on how to get it taken care of.

Breast Implant exchange

ALL breast implants eventually fail and leak. With saline breast implant the salt water is taken up by the body and the breast deflates - as happened in your case. This is not a surgical emergency which needs to be acted upon immediately. You can decide to - have both breast implants removed - have both breast implants exchanged with NEW implants - either same size or slightly larger and either stay with saline or go with silicone gel implants. Allergan which purchased McGhan... more