I have a deflated saline breast implant 14 yrs old, can't financially fix it now. How long can I wait? Past the 10 yrs so surgical cost is not covered and need time to save. Here are my questions:Since it's been 14 years should I have the other replaced also?Considered that once I get past this hurdle it may happen to the other and cause additional cost - my next question what is the results if I have them completely removed? What will the end result be?
Answer: 14 year old deflated saline implants, how long can I wait? You had a nice long run with your saline implants! If you decide to replace them, I would recommend replacing them both and consider switching to silicone gel implants. There is no real urgency to replace them asap, but really the sooner the better so your pocket doesn't close. If you opt to removing them both, they should go back to what they would've been without implants if you have good skin quality and your skin retracts. Volume depends on how much of your own breast tissue you have. You can always remove them and see how you feel about them and put implants back in later, but there will be cost and recovery time to consider. Ask your surgeon to speak to some patients who have had implant removals and do your research. Good luck. ac
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Answer: 14 year old deflated saline implants, how long can I wait? You had a nice long run with your saline implants! If you decide to replace them, I would recommend replacing them both and consider switching to silicone gel implants. There is no real urgency to replace them asap, but really the sooner the better so your pocket doesn't close. If you opt to removing them both, they should go back to what they would've been without implants if you have good skin quality and your skin retracts. Volume depends on how much of your own breast tissue you have. You can always remove them and see how you feel about them and put implants back in later, but there will be cost and recovery time to consider. Ask your surgeon to speak to some patients who have had implant removals and do your research. Good luck. ac
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December 11, 2013
Answer: Deflated implants can stay 'forever' and if you're having issues with asymmetry, consider getting the other one intentionally deflated so you're even again. You should get both of them changed if you do decide to have them redone. And if you had them removed in my office, my all inclusive fee would be $500 assuming you have an incision at the bottom of your breast.
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December 11, 2013
Answer: Deflated implants can stay 'forever' and if you're having issues with asymmetry, consider getting the other one intentionally deflated so you're even again. You should get both of them changed if you do decide to have them redone. And if you had them removed in my office, my all inclusive fee would be $500 assuming you have an incision at the bottom of your breast.
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