Can I reuse my breast implants?

Practices may vary but in my practice, I would not reuse a breast implant in circumstances where there is any type of fluid accumulation around the breast implant.  The concern would be the potential for problems such as breast implant encapsulation.  Best wishes.

Thank you for your question. No, generally breast implants are not re-used. If there is a hematoma or seroma that can be drained or evacuated, then the implants (and augmentation) can be salvaged, but not re-used. Hope this helps.Sincerely,Benjamin J. Cousins MD