My right saline implant ruptured or had a slight leak some time ago. I had my surgery 8 years ago, and my surgeon is in another state some 2000 miles away. How long can I live with this deflated saline implant in my body before it causes harm? Should I have it replaced or removed immediately?
Answer: Sooner is better than later I agree with the answer below- tightening of the connective tissue pocket around your implant will progress with time. While this is possible to improve at surgery, the chances of you achieving an excellent outcome and symmetry are higher if you have this managed sooner rather than later. Having said that, there should be no risk to your health if you are unable to deal with this immediately.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How Long Can Ruptured Saline Implants Stay in my Body? It's best to replace a ruptured saline implant within the first month after the rupture. If you wait longer, the overlying skin and the capsule around the implant will begin to shrink. It becomes more difficult to perform the surgery and to get good symmetry when the implant has been ruptured for a long time.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How Long Can Ruptured Saline Implants Stay in my Body? It's best to replace a ruptured saline implant within the first month after the rupture. If you wait longer, the overlying skin and the capsule around the implant will begin to shrink. It becomes more difficult to perform the surgery and to get good symmetry when the implant has been ruptured for a long time.
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August 31, 2017
Answer: Have It Examined As Soon As Possible If you have a rupture or another complication, the first thing you should do is see your doctor and have them examine you. As a medical doctor concerned with the safety and health of a patient, the best answer for you is to have it taken care of as soon possible by your doctor. There are technicalities surrounding how long it can be in your body, but that is not proper medical care. I hope that answers your question on your ruptured implant. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients. You might also want to research your options for when you have your current implant replaced. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you? A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”. So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural. Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small. And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!" That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours. This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it. Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!
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Answer: Have It Examined As Soon As Possible If you have a rupture or another complication, the first thing you should do is see your doctor and have them examine you. As a medical doctor concerned with the safety and health of a patient, the best answer for you is to have it taken care of as soon possible by your doctor. There are technicalities surrounding how long it can be in your body, but that is not proper medical care. I hope that answers your question on your ruptured implant. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients. You might also want to research your options for when you have your current implant replaced. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you? A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”. So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural. Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small. And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!" That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours. This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it. Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!
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January 13, 2017
Answer: As long as you leave it there! Hi October, The deflated implant won't cause you harm, however, not taking immediate action makes removing and replacing it more difficult. I understand you don't live where you had surgery 8 years ago, but you should be able to find a competent board certified plastic surgeon in Seattle to remove and replace your implants. Your implants have a warranty for replacement in instances of rupture, but you will have to pay for the surgery costs to the doctor. Waiting has made this a more complicated procedure, so instead of a simple R&R with light anesthesia, they will have to do more work under general anesthesia, which equates to a higher costs for you. Good luck, but try and set aside some time to see someone soon.
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Answer: As long as you leave it there! Hi October, The deflated implant won't cause you harm, however, not taking immediate action makes removing and replacing it more difficult. I understand you don't live where you had surgery 8 years ago, but you should be able to find a competent board certified plastic surgeon in Seattle to remove and replace your implants. Your implants have a warranty for replacement in instances of rupture, but you will have to pay for the surgery costs to the doctor. Waiting has made this a more complicated procedure, so instead of a simple R&R with light anesthesia, they will have to do more work under general anesthesia, which equates to a higher costs for you. Good luck, but try and set aside some time to see someone soon.
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July 26, 2016
Answer: How Long Can Ruptured Saline Implants Stay in my Body? Although there is no urgency to removal/replacement of the ruptured saline breast implant, waiting for a prolonged period of time may lead to additional work necessary during the procedure to “reopen” the breast implant pocket, that tends to contract down over the deflated saline implant. Therefore, probably best to have the procedure done within a month of deflation, if possible. The advice above is quite general; you will do best seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Best wishes.
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Answer: How Long Can Ruptured Saline Implants Stay in my Body? Although there is no urgency to removal/replacement of the ruptured saline breast implant, waiting for a prolonged period of time may lead to additional work necessary during the procedure to “reopen” the breast implant pocket, that tends to contract down over the deflated saline implant. Therefore, probably best to have the procedure done within a month of deflation, if possible. The advice above is quite general; you will do best seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Best wishes.
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December 4, 2015
Answer: Ruptured Saline Implant - Sooner rather than later. In my practice, I do not recommend leaving any ruptured or compromised implant device in a patient for any extended period of time. I recommend and prefer replacing a ruptured implant immediately (or as early as possible) as the capsule, or layer of scar tissue that surrounds the implant, will begin to shrink down and tighten around the compromised (deflated) implant making replacement of the implant a more involved procedure. If for personal reasons you are unable to take care of this deflation right away, there is no real risk to your personal health as the saline can be easily absorbed by the body. But keep in mind that leaving this deflated implant for an extended period of time can potentially compromise the final cosmetic result when you are in fact able and ready to undergo an implant exchange.
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Answer: Ruptured Saline Implant - Sooner rather than later. In my practice, I do not recommend leaving any ruptured or compromised implant device in a patient for any extended period of time. I recommend and prefer replacing a ruptured implant immediately (or as early as possible) as the capsule, or layer of scar tissue that surrounds the implant, will begin to shrink down and tighten around the compromised (deflated) implant making replacement of the implant a more involved procedure. If for personal reasons you are unable to take care of this deflation right away, there is no real risk to your personal health as the saline can be easily absorbed by the body. But keep in mind that leaving this deflated implant for an extended period of time can potentially compromise the final cosmetic result when you are in fact able and ready to undergo an implant exchange.
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