The left side of my breast implant has deflated since April 2010. I do not have funds to have my other breast removed at a doctors. I've checked into warranty and they will cover replacing the bad implant, but just the implant not the surgical cost. I live paycheck to paycheck now and have not been able to afford to even go to a doctor so they can at least deflat the other side. Would like to do this myself, however I want to do this without causing more damage, infection, etc.
Answer: Not a "do it yourself" kind of job
Sure you can try changing your own oil or building your own bookcase, but deflating a breast implant yourself is not a good idea. Infection and bleeing can occur, which could lead to worsening complications. I agree that you may be able to find a plastic surgery residency program that may provide a free option, but also I would think you could find a compassionate plastic surgeon in your community that would be willing to deflate your implant for $100 or less. Of course, this is all assuming that it is saline implants that you have.
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Sure you can try changing your own oil or building your own bookcase, but deflating a breast implant yourself is not a good idea. Infection and bleeing can occur, which could lead to worsening complications. I agree that you may be able to find a plastic surgery residency program that may provide a free option, but also I would think you could find a compassionate plastic surgeon in your community that would be willing to deflate your implant for $100 or less. Of course, this is all assuming that it is saline implants that you have.
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Dear Myrtle Beach6020
thank you for your question. Do not deflate your own implant. I am sure your surgeon will do this for you!! BTW- is a good thought - but the execution should be done professionally. Have your surgeon contact the company- perhaps they will help! If there is a Plastic Surgery teaching program near by then the cost may be minimal or nothing to have your implant repalced.
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Trevor M Born MD
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Dear Myrtle Beach6020
thank you for your question. Do not deflate your own implant. I am sure your surgeon will do this for you!! BTW- is a good thought - but the execution should be done professionally. Have your surgeon contact the company- perhaps they will help! If there is a Plastic Surgery teaching program near by then the cost may be minimal or nothing to have your implant repalced.
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD
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Answer: Deflating breast implants
Dear Myrtle Beach,
Deflating your own breast implant is NOT recommended. You could inflict significant on yourself. Keeping deflated implants in your body is also not recommended. You may be able to find a plastic surgeon to deflate your intact implant with the provision that you have it removed when you are in a better financial position. Good luck!
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Answer: Deflating breast implants
Dear Myrtle Beach,
Deflating your own breast implant is NOT recommended. You could inflict significant on yourself. Keeping deflated implants in your body is also not recommended. You may be able to find a plastic surgeon to deflate your intact implant with the provision that you have it removed when you are in a better financial position. Good luck!
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March 18, 2011
Answer: How to Deflate a Saline Implant.
Deflating a saline implants is a simple procedure, but should only be performed by a trained professional. Potential complications include, but are not limited to, bleeding, hematoma, infection, collapsing a lung and even death. I would call your plastic surgeon first, and see if some arrangement can be made for minimal or no cost. It can be done safely in the office using sterile technique.
Leaving a deflated implant inside the breast is not ideal. Without the volume inside, the shell has no support, and will often fold upon itself. The scar around the shell may become tight, and the folded implant may begin to poke you. This can lead to erosion where the skin is thin, and exposure of the implant requiring removal.
When an implants deflates, replacing the deflated implant is the most common course of action. I understand that finances are a problem for you, but removing both implants, would be a better option than deflating the full side. By removing both implants, it is unlikely that further surgery would be necessary. Again, replacing the deflated implant is the most common course of action, but this leaves the possibility of needing another surgery in the future.
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Answer: How to Deflate a Saline Implant.
Deflating a saline implants is a simple procedure, but should only be performed by a trained professional. Potential complications include, but are not limited to, bleeding, hematoma, infection, collapsing a lung and even death. I would call your plastic surgeon first, and see if some arrangement can be made for minimal or no cost. It can be done safely in the office using sterile technique.
Leaving a deflated implant inside the breast is not ideal. Without the volume inside, the shell has no support, and will often fold upon itself. The scar around the shell may become tight, and the folded implant may begin to poke you. This can lead to erosion where the skin is thin, and exposure of the implant requiring removal.
When an implants deflates, replacing the deflated implant is the most common course of action. I understand that finances are a problem for you, but removing both implants, would be a better option than deflating the full side. By removing both implants, it is unlikely that further surgery would be necessary. Again, replacing the deflated implant is the most common course of action, but this leaves the possibility of needing another surgery in the future.
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October 8, 2015
Answer: Deflating a saline implant
I would strongly advise against attempting to deflate your own implant. Although the asymmetry is certainly troublesome, the potential infection and additional complications that could occur from "operating" on yourself greatly outweigh the benefits. Alternately, you might search for a hospital with a "resident clinic," where a senior resident, under the supervision of an attending surgeon, to have this implant deflated for a small cost.
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Answer: Deflating a saline implant
I would strongly advise against attempting to deflate your own implant. Although the asymmetry is certainly troublesome, the potential infection and additional complications that could occur from "operating" on yourself greatly outweigh the benefits. Alternately, you might search for a hospital with a "resident clinic," where a senior resident, under the supervision of an attending surgeon, to have this implant deflated for a small cost.
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