I had saline breast implants placed under the muscle on September 8, 2011. However one of my breast is significantly smaller than the other. This is a Mentor style 1600 model number 350-1655 which was filled to 305cc only. My surgeon is recommending adding more saline by locating the valve and injection through skin and muscle into the implant. Can this be done?
November 15, 2011
Answer: The needle will cause leakage and implant failure
There is a misunderstanding about the adding the volume. The only way to add volume is by going through the surgery and adding volume after the valve is located by surgical exploration.The other issue is that you will not see much change in the size of your breast by adding 25-50 cc of additional saline. You have 350 cc implant and it can be filled to maximum 400 cc. I do not think your surgeon has filled them to 305 as you stated. You need to see your surgeon .
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November 15, 2011
Answer: The needle will cause leakage and implant failure
There is a misunderstanding about the adding the volume. The only way to add volume is by going through the surgery and adding volume after the valve is located by surgical exploration.The other issue is that you will not see much change in the size of your breast by adding 25-50 cc of additional saline. You have 350 cc implant and it can be filled to maximum 400 cc. I do not think your surgeon has filled them to 305 as you stated. You need to see your surgeon .
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November 15, 2011
Answer: Adding More Volume Yo My Saline Implant
Dear Mary111, The Mentor Style 1600 implants are saline filled implants and do have a value system. That being said, the type of value in this implant requires using a specialized fill-tube that cannot be placed using a needle through the skin. I would suggest meeting again with your plastic surgeon to discuss what they are recommending before agreeing to proceed. I agree with the other plastic surgeons who have responded to your question in that it appears there is some communication problems that need to addressed. Good Luck.
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November 15, 2011
Answer: Adding More Volume Yo My Saline Implant
Dear Mary111, The Mentor Style 1600 implants are saline filled implants and do have a value system. That being said, the type of value in this implant requires using a specialized fill-tube that cannot be placed using a needle through the skin. I would suggest meeting again with your plastic surgeon to discuss what they are recommending before agreeing to proceed. I agree with the other plastic surgeons who have responded to your question in that it appears there is some communication problems that need to addressed. Good Luck.
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