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Rupture and Deflation in Left Breast Now Causing Itching and Numbness in Breast

asked 1 year ago by Georgia9774 in Georgia
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
Question viewed 756 times
Tags: saline implants, deflation, itchy, rupture

I have 17 yr old saline implants, one has completely deflated after being jumped on by my dog a week and a half ago. Now for 2 days I have itching which I cannot stop and a numb dead feeling in the lower part of the breast. What could be happening? In Georgia......

13 answers to Rupture and Deflation in Left Breast Now Causing Itching and Numbness in Breast

Numbness and itching of the breast

Itching is typically a sign of healing. It is likely due to healing of the tissues inside your breast following rupture of your implant. The rupture has allowed the tissues that were apart to come together and heal. Numbness is likely secondary to the sensory nerves in the breast area which have gone into a temporary paralysis phase as the pressure changes occuring in your breast. The breast implant that has ruptured is no longer pushing on your nerves like it used to. Either way, you... more

Arian Mowlavi, MD
Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon

Saline Implant Rupture

The rupture you describe is unfortunate. The symptoms that you describe are likely not from the rupture and may just be coincidental. However, it is important that you see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation to discuss treatment options. Best of Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Evaluation by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

I would suggest that your contact a local reputable Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your concerns and learn about the treatment options available. . I would think your symptoms are not related however I would have it checked out. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Deflated Saline Breast Implants Can Cause Unusual Sensations In The Breast

While most deflations of saline breast implants are asymptomatic, some patients do occasionally report 'funny feelings' around the time of the event. Your itching symptoms are most likely related to the implant collapse and could be the surrounding scar capsule shrinking due to lack of support from the underlying implant. Regardless of its cause, it is not a medical concern and I would get the implant replaced as soon as possible.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

17 year old saline implants

The itching is likely as a result of an inflammatory reaction that is occurring as a result of the deflation and the internal tissues collapsing onto one another. Sounds somewhat dramatic but the tissues kind of "cramping" each other's space because of the lack of support that the previous implant provided. This will alter the sensation and cause itching in the area. The collapsed implant will also develop corners on it. You should replace them for a new pair and consider silicone,... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Implant deflation

It is unlikely that your saline implant deflation is causing your symptoms. I would recommend you visit with an area board certified plastic surgeon to have your ruptured implants replaced with either new saline or silicone gel implants.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Numbness and itching

It's hard to imagine that the numbness and itching are from your rupture (although not impossible) - they are more likely related to your injury from your dog. There is no medical problem with ruptured implants so you do not HAVE to have them replaced but you would need another surgery if you wanted new implants to fill the volume of the old ones. Good luck!

Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Rupture and Deflation in Left Breast Now Causing Itching and Numbness in Breast

Your symptoms are worrisome but most likely unrelated. But why wait get removal/replacement surgery ASAP. If your symptoms disappear than we solved your issue. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Dealing with Deflated 17 year old Saline Breast Implants

Breast Implants are engineered to take a lot of abuse for long periods of time but eventually all implants leak. Owing to tens of thousands of contraction and expansion seen in breathing, jogging and other chest movements, the shell of the implant weakens so a minor trauma can cause leaking. Unless you have Kujo Jr., being jumped by a dog will not deflate a new breast implant. The fact that your dog deflated the implant suggests that if it was not the dog it would have been another... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Itching after a ruptured saline breast implant

It is unlikely that the loss of volume in your saline breast implant is causing your breast to itch and certainly a numb feeling (nerve injury?) doesn't fit the picture. Saline breast implants after the 70's, when the fungus issue came about in Florida of all places, are all filled with a closed fill system. The saline inside never comes in contact with outside air and airborne mold spores and bacteria have little chance to get inside an implant. You have had 17 good years and... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Symptoms After Saline Implant Deflation

There really are no symptoms associated with deflation of saline implants other than the disappearance of the augmented portion of your breast. Your other symptoms (numbness, itching, etc.) are probably related to an injury from your dog rather than having any relationship to the deflated implant.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Deflation in Left Breast Now Causing Itching and Numbness in Breast

In rare instances the saline inside the implant can become colonized with fungus. This could lead to the symptorms your describe. Implant removal is typically therapeutic.