Does Scar Tissue Rubbing Against Implant Wear It out Faster?

My advice is to not make up problems to worry about. There is no evidence that your situation would lead to an increased deflation rate. If your implants are fine, then enjoy them and don't worry yourself.

Scar tissue should have very little impact if at all on the wear and tear on your implants. Deflations usually occur in stress folds of the implants over many years.

To address your concern in a scientific way, it is very helpful to look at large national studies that addressed The deflation rate for saline implants. Mentor study showed a deflation rate of 1.3% with a potential increase by one percent per year. The deflation rate start being important for older implants (more than 10 years). The incidence is still very low. In any case,even if deflation occurs the answer is a very quick implant exchange surgery. Hope that helps!

Hello,
Don't worry about things you can't control, although I am not sure you have anything to worry about. If your doctor is so busy and you need surgery, he may have a partner. ;)
No need to wait 11 months.

Congratulations for the newest member of your family. There is no scientific evidence to support that you are at a higher risk for deflation because of the breast implants rubbing on scar tissue. I would follow up with plastic surgeon and address your concerns with him/her. In the meanwhile, continue to enjoy your implants and your new baby! I wish you the very best!

I would not be worried about saline implants leaking. First of all, there is nothing you can really do about it. Second, you will know when they leak. Third, it is not dangerous if they leak. Finally, saline implants do not leak because of rubbing against scar tissue. They usually leak because of the folds. Now if the implants get compressed by contracting capsular scar tissue, there may be more folds just as there is more folds if you place a baggie full of water in your pocket as opposed to laying it on a table. Try not to worry about the implants and try to enjoy them.

Everyone who has implants gets scar tissue around them, that IS the capsule.  The implant will only last so long, but on average about 14 or so years.
 
Enjoy your baby.

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

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Hi.
1) Scar tissue and breast feeding have nothing to do with deflation of breast implants. Your implants will probably last a lot longer.
2) If you should get a deflation, it does not affect your health and is not an emergency.

The deflation rate should be independent of the scar tissue you are experiencing. You should confirm with your surgeon that if an implant should deflate that you will be able to have it replaced fairly quickly. His/her schedule, if truly 11 months out, should only refer to elective cases. Otherwise, find a new surgeon who can follow you and treat you quickly if deflation occurs. Better to be prepared, but the risks are fairly low.