Leaking Implant?

I have saline implants that were placed 5 years ago. I have never had any problems with them at all. Yesterday morning I was unloading the dishwasher and felt a weird sensation in my left breast- almost like bubbles. If I press on the area it feels like there is fluid there. It is still the same size but I think the bottom of the breast feels softer. Could this be a slow leak? I just finished nursing my son a month ago- I nursed him for a yr- could it be related to that? Thank you.

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Slow leak?

Saline implants are either there or gone. If you have a leak, you will find out soon enough because the implant will completely deflate and leave you with a greater asymmetry. If that happens, contact a plastic surgeon and bring in the info regarding your implant so they know what needs to be replaced.

Saline breast implant leaks very slowly.

Hi. It does sound like you may have an early leak. See a plastic surgeon. If you do have a leak, it is best to replace the implant quickly. Otherwise, the implant pocket shrinks, and much more surgery is necessary. see video

Saline Breast Implant Leaking?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, without direct examination it is not possible to give you specific/precise advice. In the event that you are experiencing a leaking saline breast implant, you will find that the breast will gradually decrease in size and you may experience increased rippling of the breast implant. In other words, time will tell. You should have peace of mind however that there are no health concerns IF you are experiencing a saline breast... more