Yesterday morning when I woke up and noticed the left one was noticably smaller. It is also more moveable and less firm. I have 450cc on Left and 475cc on the Right saline implants, under the muscle. I called the surgeon, and he doesn't think I have ruptured the implant. At the last check up he said swelling was gone, but to keep wearing the band. Upon palpation I can still feel a signigicant amount of saline inside, but I am wondering why this one lost so much volume. Is it a leaking valve?
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I know of several women who received implants and have never had to change them. It is a myth that implants must be changed every 10 years. Generally, if you don't have a problem with your implants and haven't noticed any pain or a change in appearance, then there is no need to replace them....
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The best thing you can do at this point is maintain close frequent contact with your surgeon as you both figure what to do next. Antibiotics either will clear the infection or you will need the implant(s) removed. If the infection is not deeply set, you will make it through without more...
You are too early in your post operative period to judge the final result of your surgery. You need to wait until your swelling goes down and the implants fall into normal position. Also, they will soften in time and appear a bit smaller. Many women have a very similar reaction to their new body...
