Implant leak. What should I do? Go to ER?

February 22, 2015
Asked By:BREN21 in Rockwall, TX

I had saline implants in 2005 the right breast always had less volume then left. I noticed last night the right looks a lot smaller and volume is going fast. my husband said he noticed a week ago the right looked a lot different but did not say anything. what do I do go to er? I'm scared

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Answer: Implant losing volume

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Answer: Implant losing volume

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February 22, 2015

Answer: Ruptured saline implant management

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