I had saline implants 2 months ago.During the first week i tighened the band much more than supposed to to the pt it bothered me,there was a decrease in shape and size of one breast although it has not changed so much during the last month.I had an MRI and the implants look more or less symetric but the smaller breast had 400cc and the bigger one 390cc , should the one with 400cc look bigger in the x ray? in any case it looks smaller.Is it possible the implant is slowly deflating?
Answer: Slow leak of saline breast impalnts is possible
it is possible to have a slow leak of saline implant over several weeks. There are signs that can show this with MRI, but it is best to wait until visually there is a significant difference.
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it is possible to have a slow leak of saline implant over several weeks. There are signs that can show this with MRI, but it is best to wait until visually there is a significant difference.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Saline implant delfation Saline implants generally deflate quickly when ruptured, however a slow leak may also exist. I suggest waiting for a couple of weeks to see if your affected breast has further decreased in size, then returning to your surgeon for an examination. Best of luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Saline implant delfation Saline implants generally deflate quickly when ruptured, however a slow leak may also exist. I suggest waiting for a couple of weeks to see if your affected breast has further decreased in size, then returning to your surgeon for an examination. Best of luck.
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November 1, 2011
Answer: Slow saline implant leak It is absolutely possible for the implant to leak slowly and not completely flatten. You could have had a leaky valve or a small tear in the implant membrane. An MRI would induce whether there was a tear but, with saline, it will ultimately deflate completely and there is no risk of waiting. A leak can be caused by a nick to the implant during the procedure or it could have been defective from the beginning. If and when it is removed, your plastic surgeon should send it back to the manufacturer for evaluation and testing. If it is a leak the manufacturer will replace it and provide an allowance toward the replacement surgery.
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Answer: Slow saline implant leak It is absolutely possible for the implant to leak slowly and not completely flatten. You could have had a leaky valve or a small tear in the implant membrane. An MRI would induce whether there was a tear but, with saline, it will ultimately deflate completely and there is no risk of waiting. A leak can be caused by a nick to the implant during the procedure or it could have been defective from the beginning. If and when it is removed, your plastic surgeon should send it back to the manufacturer for evaluation and testing. If it is a leak the manufacturer will replace it and provide an allowance toward the replacement surgery.
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October 17, 2011
Answer: Once it starts leaking, it doesn't stop.
Leaking of saline breast implants can deflate over a few hours or a few days, however once the leaking starts it won't stop. That one of the greatest advantages of saline implants is that there isn't usually a question about whether its leaking or not. You know because the breast the deflation is clearly visible and the saline just gets safely absorbed by the body. It is unlikely that two weeks after surgery that both sides have partially deflated. The change that you see is more likely and resolution of swelling after surgery and the dropping down of the implants into a more natural position.
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Answer: Once it starts leaking, it doesn't stop.
Leaking of saline breast implants can deflate over a few hours or a few days, however once the leaking starts it won't stop. That one of the greatest advantages of saline implants is that there isn't usually a question about whether its leaking or not. You know because the breast the deflation is clearly visible and the saline just gets safely absorbed by the body. It is unlikely that two weeks after surgery that both sides have partially deflated. The change that you see is more likely and resolution of swelling after surgery and the dropping down of the implants into a more natural position.
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March 14, 2011
Answer: Is It Possible for a Saline Breast Implant to Be Leaking Slowly?
Yes, implants can leak slowly. I have seen instances where it has taken several months to discern a certain leak in a saline implant. Because your surgery was so recent, it is too soon to be sure. However, a leak this soon after surgery is unlikely and it is more likely that you are seeing your pre-op breast asymmetry magnified. 10cc difference in implant fill is not visibly noticible. Your breast asymmetry is not only in volume, but inra-mammary fold height too. This may look more obvious after surgery, as in your case.
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Answer: Is It Possible for a Saline Breast Implant to Be Leaking Slowly?
Yes, implants can leak slowly. I have seen instances where it has taken several months to discern a certain leak in a saline implant. Because your surgery was so recent, it is too soon to be sure. However, a leak this soon after surgery is unlikely and it is more likely that you are seeing your pre-op breast asymmetry magnified. 10cc difference in implant fill is not visibly noticible. Your breast asymmetry is not only in volume, but inra-mammary fold height too. This may look more obvious after surgery, as in your case.
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