Saline implant soft and jiggly? (Photo)

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I'm two months out from my saline implant surgery. For the first week or so they were rock hard. Now they are very soft, jiggly, and bouncy. I can feel the implant with my fingers when I lay down. My surgeon assures me they are not leaking- I've gone to 5 check ups since surgery. Before surgery I read so many reviews from women saying saline stays firm and hard. Should I be concerned mine are so soft? I have Poland's Syndrome and have the right below muscle and left above.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hi, it is common for breasts and implants to first feel very firm after surgery, then to soften over the subsequent weeks to months.  Your surgeon will be able to confirm that you are healing normally.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Soft feeling Saline implants would be considered ideal- though depending on a patient's existing anatomy and how filled the implants are, some women experience them feeling firm. You aren't describing anything concerning. Enjoy

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Mentor, Allergan, and Sientra are the three US companies that make FDA approved silicone and saline implants.  All implants have some silicone as even the saline implants have a silicone shell.  These breast implants have undergone some of the most rigorous testing in FDA history, and they are all perfectly safe to use in breast surgery.  No matter what breast implant is used, there are possibilities of contracture rippling, and rupture rates for all  devices.  We have noted especially excellent results with the newer cohesive gel (gummy bear) implants and are using these almost exclusively in our practice.

Justin M. Jones, MD · Answer

It appears that with the type of tissue you have a soft result can be expected and normal.  It will become very obvious if you have a leak with saline implants by developing significant asymmetry (the side with a leak will deflate).  I don't see anything concerning in your photos.  I hope this helps.  Kind regards dr jones

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Saline implants do feel firm but as the swelling decreases, your breasts should soften so overall, you will see and feel a difference in your breasts. Best to continue following up with your surgeon and if you see a drastic change in size, get evaluated for a possible leak.

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