Can I Increase the Size of my Existing Saline Breast Implants?

The volume of saline implants is adjustable during surgery. Now that you have had the implants in place, you would need to undergo another procedure to replace the implants if you want another size. While there is a valve on the implants, it is not standard of care to re-open the valve and add more saline.
Additionally, to access the implants, you would need to undergo a procedure. It would be dangerous and virtually impossible to try and change the volume of the existing implants without a procedure. Finally, the implants are likely filled within the manufacturers recommended range. So, if you want more volume, you will need a larger implant.

Adding saline to your existing implants violates the manufacturers warranty because the valve was only meant to be cannulated once.  This would put you at an increased risk of later deflation, with no warranty coverage.  The effects you are seeing are from postpartum breast shrinkage, which is normal.

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Hello,Congrats on your pregnancy. What you are describing is fairly typical. After pregnancy, breasts can be smaller than they were prior to pregnancy. Unfortunately, you would need a surgery to actually replace the implants. Implants don't have a port that allows more fluid to be put in. Also, after several years, if you have repeat surgery, your implants should be replaced. However, you can wait as long as you'd like to do this. Best wishes,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Thank you for your question.Technically,
you can do this.However, I would not
recommend opening the valve and refilling it.By going back to surgery and adding more fluid, it voids the warranty on the implant. Then,
you need to keep in mind that every time you go back in for surgery, you open
yourself up to complications like capsular contracture especially when you are
using the same implant.I prefer to
place new, sterile implants in to get the size you desire and minimize risk for
complications.I hope this helps.

This is generally not recommended for several reasons. The most important is that over filling a saline implant can cause it to become round and hard. You should go with a larger implant that will be more appropriate for the given volume you desire.