Do Memory Gel Implants Shrink?

asked 1 year ago by girlyouknow in California
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: silicone implant, longevity, Memory Gel, shrink

I was wondering if Memory Gel Implants will shrink over time? I've heard that Saline implants does shrink as time goes on. I am not talking about the swelling after you get your implants, just i guess after a few years. Looking look-term.. which implants will last better? Thank you!

5 answers to Do Memory Gel Implants Shrink?

Saline implants can 'shrink' a little.

Silicone Gel implants do not of themselves shrink. The breast itself can change size from weight loss, exercise and hormonal changes. Saline implants on the other hand can lose volume over time. When first placed at surgery, they are generally filled to create a nice firm feel to the prosthesis. It is not unusual to see long term patients back, who after many years, have lost fill in the prosthesis and can even have palpable ridging. This has generally been attributed to “gradual... more

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

Implants do not shrink.

No implant "shrinks" unless it is ruptured. Specifically, gel implants do not shrink. Do not make your decision about which implant is best for you by which one shrinks, rather discuss with your doctor what you expect from the operation and what you prefer. There are pros and cons to each type of implant. My staff and I educate our patients about what to expect from each implant and what to expect from surgery etc. Ultimately I feel that the choice... more

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Longevity of silicone breast implants

Silicone gel filled implants do not shrink over time, although there is a risk of rupture with both silicone and saline implants. The longer you have your breast implants, the higher the chance one of them will leak.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

My shrinking breast implants!

In general, it is not likely that an implant will experience any significant degree of shrinking over time. Your breast may get smaller but that can be due to a variety of causes (capsular contracture, weight loss, involutional atrophy, boney recontouring, etc.)