I had saline breast implants in 2008 and now I notice my left breast has gotten smaller..i am a lot over weight but instead of my breast getting bigger the left one is much smaller then the right one, is there a reason? Thk..y
October 4, 2016
Answer: Saline implant rupture Thank you for your question Angela. Saline implants have a 1%/year chance of spontaneously deflating (i.e., 8% chance in 8 years), and the good thing is that unlike silicone implants which require MRIs to diagnose implant rupture, the breast with saline implant rupture will reduce in size. This means that your left implant is most likely leaking and will continue to leak, making your left breast smaller over time. Please have an in-person follow-up with your board-certified plastic surgeon and you may require an implant replacement surgery. I am not sure, but some costs may be covered if the implant truly ruptured as provided by lifetime warranties of certain implant manufacturers. Hope this helps.
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October 4, 2016
Answer: Saline implant rupture Thank you for your question Angela. Saline implants have a 1%/year chance of spontaneously deflating (i.e., 8% chance in 8 years), and the good thing is that unlike silicone implants which require MRIs to diagnose implant rupture, the breast with saline implant rupture will reduce in size. This means that your left implant is most likely leaking and will continue to leak, making your left breast smaller over time. Please have an in-person follow-up with your board-certified plastic surgeon and you may require an implant replacement surgery. I am not sure, but some costs may be covered if the implant truly ruptured as provided by lifetime warranties of certain implant manufacturers. Hope this helps.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Do saline breast implants get smaller 8 years after surgery? Without in person examination must think you have a leak event, but NOT sure. Best to seek only in person examinations with you urged or other boarded PS in your area.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Do saline breast implants get smaller 8 years after surgery? Without in person examination must think you have a leak event, but NOT sure. Best to seek only in person examinations with you urged or other boarded PS in your area.
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