I had my first saline implant on 2000. Last July 2007, I had my first mammogram and the technician repeated the procedure 6 times despite informing her of my implants.
When I got the result, it was noted that there is a leak from the implant. That was almost 2 yrs ago, and I've had this anxiety of complications from the leak. Please let me know what is best to do. Thank you
The report doesn't make sense to me. Since saline is a liquid, if there is a leak then the implant completely deflates almost always. In any case, saline is the same fluid that is in an IV, so it is harmlessly absorbed into the body. And if there is a deflation, then you should be eligible for a replacement implant from the manufacturer.
There is absolutely no risk to your health from a leaking saline breast implant. The contents are just IV fluid and will be absorbed by your body and urinated out. The empty implant shell is also of no harm to you but is best removed and replaced.
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