"cohesive" silicone gel implants, Are they safe under hot body temperatures? (Photo)

Question

How cohesive is this gel under hot body temperatures? it seems to get softer in hotter temps

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I once heard that a saline implant froze in the arctic but that may be a plastic surgery myth, given all the surgery in steaming hot south america I would not think its an issue!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm not aware of any issues with high body temps affecting any type of breast implants, even the cohesive ones.

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

Silicone gel implants have been engineered and designed to withstand normal body temperatures. This would include conditions in which you have a fever or if you were in a severely hot climate. The implant material will not destabilize or change unless you subject them to temperatures that your own body could not tolerate.

Karen Singer, MD · Answer

Cohesive silicone gel implants are designed to withstand normal and warmer (i.e., hot tubs, fever) body temperature ranges. Should you chose to use a hot tub or suntan for example, you may find that the implant is warmer (“softer”) than the rest of your body as your body cools down more quickly than theimplant.Karen Singer, M.D., P.A.Harvard GraduateBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Arthur M. Cambeiro, MD · Answer

Don't worry — your silicone
implants are completely safe at any body temperature. Implant manufacturers run
extensive tests to be sure that their devices hold up and perform perfectly
whether you're at the North Pole or the equator. Even if you had a very high
fever, your implants would be equally cohesive and strong. It's an interesting
question, though, so thanks for asking!

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

There would be no detectable changes with the implant at the various body temperatures. Perhaps when you are colder your muscle tenses more?

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

After a 10 minute internet search and reading the implant companies literature I find there is a non issue event for you... Great question...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Cohesive gel implants are mant to withstand normal body temperatures.  Yes, if they put in a fire, they would probably melt, but not in the body.

Moriah Moffitt, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!Cohesive silicone gel implants are meant to withstand the normal human body temperatures. If your body temperature is within the normal range there is absolutely no need to worry about the integrity of the implant. Since the implant is located inside of your body, the outside temperature would not effect the implant itself. Moriah Moffitt, MD

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Yes you're cohesive gel breast implants are designed and manufactured to withstand normal body temperatures including higher temperatures with a fever.

"cohesive" silicone gel implants, Are they safe under hot body temperatures? (Photo)

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