Itching a Sign of Saline Leakage?

Question

My right breast has been deeply itching 4 days. Is this a sign of Saline leakage? Thank yoMy implants are at least 15 years old.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Usually, a leak doesn't cause itchiness. You could be allergic to something else. If you do have a rupture, then you'd notice the deflation since it generally occurs quickly. I suggest you see your doctor for a physical exam.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It is probably more important to assess the breast size as a sign of leakage. I am not aware of leakage causing itching and threfore I think they are unrelated.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

You would know if you had leakage of your implants as one would be getting smaller than the other.  Itching is not a symptom for leaking, there really is no sign or symptom other can the breast getting smaller.

	Hope that helps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Itching of the chest is not a sign of a leakage.  You  may have an allergy to something.  Do you have a rash?

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Itching is NOT a recognized sign of saline breast implant leaking. Diagnosing a leaking saline implant is very easy; the breast goes down as the leaked saline is absorbed by the body and excreted in the urine. With 15 year implants, i would not recommend you do anything, unless they bother you, until one of them deflates.

	Dr. Aldea

Itching a Sign of Saline Leakage?

Answers (5)