This phenomenon occurs only when I fly to cities at lower elevations. Upon flying back to Denver, bubbles do not disappear. Air pockets increase with each trip via commercial plane (pressurized cabin). Accumulation is always on the back side of prosthesis. They never explode. Eventually the shell of the prosthesis splits where the pressure is greatest. 7 prosthesies have done this. I have also had a ruptured implant. No explosion, just a gradual increase in symptoms and final diagnosis via MRI.
Answer: My silicone breast prosthesies accumulate air when I fly. Eventually they rupture.Wouldn't silicone implants do the same? Hello! Thank you for your question! Altitude and pressure have no effect on breast implants, whether saline or silicone. It is safe to travel by air or even scuba dive without concern. No further precautions should be taken during these activities. External prostheses are manufactured and processed differently than implantable breast implants. Certainly, discuss any concerns with your surgeon prior. Best wishes!
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Answer: My silicone breast prosthesies accumulate air when I fly. Eventually they rupture.Wouldn't silicone implants do the same? Hello! Thank you for your question! Altitude and pressure have no effect on breast implants, whether saline or silicone. It is safe to travel by air or even scuba dive without concern. No further precautions should be taken during these activities. External prostheses are manufactured and processed differently than implantable breast implants. Certainly, discuss any concerns with your surgeon prior. Best wishes!
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Answer: Air bubble This Is perfectly normal and will disappear in the next few weeks. It is from air and fluid (irrigation, local anesthetic, serum, etc) in the pocket which will be naturally absorbed over time.
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Answer: Air bubble This Is perfectly normal and will disappear in the next few weeks. It is from air and fluid (irrigation, local anesthetic, serum, etc) in the pocket which will be naturally absorbed over time.
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July 1, 2015
Answer: External prosthesis are not the same as internal breast prosthesis External breast prosthesis are not manufactured the same way as internal breast prosthesis. The internal prosthesis are much more durable, sterile and need to pass safety standards, none of which the external prosthesis has to pass. There is no comparison between the two.
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July 1, 2015
Answer: External prosthesis are not the same as internal breast prosthesis External breast prosthesis are not manufactured the same way as internal breast prosthesis. The internal prosthesis are much more durable, sterile and need to pass safety standards, none of which the external prosthesis has to pass. There is no comparison between the two.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Flying (or Scuba Diving) Not a Problem with Breast Implants Because yours is a common concern and frequently recurring question, the effects on breast implants by pressure change in an aircraft or while Scuba diving has been researched. Here is a
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Flying (or Scuba Diving) Not a Problem with Breast Implants Because yours is a common concern and frequently recurring question, the effects on breast implants by pressure change in an aircraft or while Scuba diving has been researched. Here is a
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