Can Leaking Saline Breast Implants Cause Lumps?

All lumps need to be checked to make sure that it is not a malignancy. There are free clinics if no other resource is available to you. In your area you can check out the SOS clinic or consider UCI. Either way you should see about what is the cause of your lump and at the same time consider removal of your deflated implants.

All breast abnormalities demand examination and management.  I would seek the advice of a surgeon who can do a competent breast examination and evaluation.

A saline implant can cause a palpable lump if it deflates.  The saline is completely removed by the body and has no participation in this.  The silicone shell is folded and forms the lump.  Nevertheless, it could be mistaken for another problem and you should have this looked after insurance or not.

Any hard lump in the breast should be evaluated by a physician immediately!  A leaking saline implant will not cause a lump as the saline (salt water) will be absorbed by your body as it leaks out.  A leaking silicone implant, on the other hand, could potentially lead to a lump if a silicone granuloma forms.  It is possible to feel the shell of the implant, which can be firm in texture, especially after leakage.  Also, capsular contracture around the implant can cause some firmness.  But, a discrete lump is likely separate from the implant and should be evaluated.

Breast implants do not increase your risk for cancer -- but it is still very possible to get breast cancer.  No, saline implants do not cause lumps.  The discomfort you are describing may be due to capsular contracture or hardening of the scar tissue.

If you have an abnormal lump it MUST be evaluated by a physician.  Even without insurance there are many options for low-cost or no-cost cancer screenings and treatment.

SEE A DOCTOR TO CHECK THE LUMP.