Does Scar Tissue Rubbing Against Implant Wear It out Faster?

March 5, 2009
Asked By:8 Years Saline post op in Calgary, ab, Canada

I have had my round saline under muscle implants for 8 years now and am terrified that they will deflate. I just finished breastfeeding and got some scar tissue from the excess bloodflow in my breasts. Would the implant rubbing on the scar tissue wear out the implants faster and cause deflation? My doctor is really busy and if something happens, I would have to wait 11 months for surgery!

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August 27, 2009

Answer: Unlikely for breast implants to wear out faster with scar tissue rubbing

August 27, 2009

Answer: Unlikely for breast implants to wear out faster with scar tissue rubbing

March 9, 2009

Answer: No scientific evidence to support higher risk for deflation

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March 9, 2009

Answer: No scientific evidence to support higher risk for deflation

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