Eugene J. Sidoti, Jr., MD

As previously noted polyurethane implants have not been approved for use in the US for many years due to health concerns due to breakdown products from the fill material.

Removal is not a complicated procedure and the implants can be replaced with saline or silicone gel implants. I would recommend that you not keep the polyurethane implants for safety reasons.

Any implant that has been in for seven months is unlikely to change from a high position to a lower placement without revision surgery.

From your description, it sounds like you have ptosis (sagging) of the breasts. If this is the case then some form of mastopexy, either with or without implants will most likely address the problem. Without photos or an exam it is not possible to give you specific advise.

You should see a Board Certified Plastic surgeon for a consultation to get accurate information based on an exam.

 

Simultaneous failure of both implants would be a very unusual event though not impossible. You do not mention if you have had any other changes such weight loss, which can contribute to bilateral decrease in breast size.

There is no way to make this diagnosis without and exam. You should consult your plastic surgeon for an evaluation of the implants.

The drainage that you have will never go to zero. I am sure that there was enough drainage or circumstances to justify leaving the drain up until now, but at some point soon they will need to be removed. The only person in a position to make the assessment as to exactly when, is your surgeon. At this point, six weeks out, I doubt that your activities or lack of activity will materially affect the drain output over the course of a day.

I suggest that you speak with your surgeon regarding the plan for removal of the drains.

To my knowledge there is no pill that will enlarge the breasts. Certainly there is no FDA approved pill for this purpose. I would be careful to check the ingredients of the pills and find out the side effects. If there is no clear documentation I would advise against taking it.