Can I Add Saline to My Implant?

I now live in another state and the doctor I saw wanted to replace them with silicon and did not want to fill them to a greater amount saying that the warranty would be effected. But what difference does it matter if it doesnt work I can then put in new ones. These are only 3 yrs old and I was told that I could always have more cc's put in with a minor surgery in the office under local. Can that be done? The original plastic surgeon said that I WOULD be able to. I want them a little larger.

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by beth 1953 in Kodak

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Adding Saline to Breast Implant

Saline can be added secondarily and yes it will void your warranty. Despite the ability to add saline it doesn't make sense in the vast majority of patients. That is because each saline implant has a relatively narrow range of volumes it will accommodate without distortion, rippling that can be visible and increased hardness. For all these reasons and because you are going to be living with these implants for some time it does certainly justify the increased cost of placing new implants.... more

Breast Implant adjustment

You are playing with fire. I would not try to add volume to a saline implant. The chance of leakage afterward is very high. Any time you are returning to the OR for another surgery there are risks. The chance of bleeding or infection is present. The risks of developing a capsular contracture is real. I would reconsider.

Adding Volume to Breast Implants After Surgery

Boy, you have opened a can of worms! The most common reason for breast implant surgery re-operation is the SIZE. For the past 5 years, I have my patients try implants (which I feel they can have safely) with a bra in front of the mirror. This has significantly decreased this issue (what you see is pretty much what you get). Most styles of saline implants used in this country have conservative fill volumes. Most of these implants will have less chance of... more

Adding saline to breast implants

Adding saline to existing saline implants beyond the maximum recommended volume is not a good idea. This may void the manufacturer's warranty, cause rippling of the implant edges, and damage the implant valve. The best option is to replace your implants with larger ones.

More saline

Yes you can put in more saline but I think it should be done in the sterile environment of the operating room and not in the office.Obviously there is a limit of what you can put in.

Filling current saline implants with more volume.

If you are unhappy with your current implant size, my recommendation is to exchange your implants for larger new implants. Unless you have adjustable saline implants with an external valve, it is unwise to attempt an office refill due to a substantial risk of infection. Also, overfilling an implant beyond the recommended volumes can negate the warranty of the device.

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Adding small amount not recommended

The range of "overfill" is usually relatively small and is unlikely to make a significant difference. Overfilling beyond the recommended range also causes distortion of the implant, which causes wrinkling at the edges. I agree with others who recommend either going with a larger implant, or, possibly switching to silicone. The other issues, regarding warranty and valve compromise are also valid points.

Filling Saline Breast Implants at a Second Procedure

Hi beth 1953, There has been a sea change with the term "overfilling" and most saline breast implants are now labeled differently than they were a few years ago. They used to indicated a range (for example, a 300 cc implant might say 300 in larger numbers, and then 275- 300-325 in smaller numbers. In that case, it was considered that filling that 300 cc to 325 would be overfilling it. With time, though, as overfilling became widely accepted, the labeling... more

Increasing Implant Size

Eventually you will have to have your saline implants replaced. I would recommend going with silicone now if you wish to increase your size. Best wishes!

Can I add More Saline to my Saline Implants?

What is the incidence of Re - operation from breast implant surgery - approximately 25%. The most common reason is change of Breast Implant Size. That is why it so important to work on the appropriate size BEFORE surgery. I find that having the patient place a soft cotton bra on and then placing implants in it to look at what size - looks as though it fits your body habitus. Implants have a mximum and minimal fill. Usually we place implants with close to the... more