Can you reuse saline implants?

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Hello, I was wondering if it is possible / ethical for a surgeon to remove saline implants, and then refill them back up on the same patient and not get new ones?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear nightlyone12,
sometimes it is possible to refill saline implants without taking them out. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, it is ethical, but not always the best. If the implants were carefully kept sterile, then they can be adjusted in size and reinserted.  This of course, saves money.  If you had thick capsules, it is best to get new implants to minimize infection. Your implants would not be used on another patient.

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