I got saline breast implants (350cc) 4yrs ago when i weighed 120lbs. I gained 30lbs in the last 3yrs, & over the last 4 months, lost the weight & now i weigh 113. I can move the bag around, and it hurts. & when i bend over, they feel squishy like they've lost fluid & they arent firm. why is this?
Answer: Saline breast implants do not lose firmness over time.
Unless you have a very slow leak (deflation), your saline implant should maintain the firmness. Given that you have gained and lost weight for the past 3 years, you probably do not as much breast tissue covering the implant. Your implant pocket may have ben stretched with weight gain/loss as well. Please visit your plastic surgeon to see whether you have a slow leak vs. less coverage of the implant due to weight loss.
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Answer: Saline breast implants do not lose firmness over time.
Unless you have a very slow leak (deflation), your saline implant should maintain the firmness. Given that you have gained and lost weight for the past 3 years, you probably do not as much breast tissue covering the implant. Your implant pocket may have ben stretched with weight gain/loss as well. Please visit your plastic surgeon to see whether you have a slow leak vs. less coverage of the implant due to weight loss.
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February 6, 2021
Answer: Saline Implant Deflation
Breast implants are not subject to weight loss and keep their shape and volume. When implants go down in volume and become less firm, I would be very suspicious that they deflated. You need to go back and see your Plastic surgeon. If he used either Mentor or Allergan implants you are eligible for a set of free implants to replace the deflated ones.
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February 6, 2021
Answer: Saline Implant Deflation
Breast implants are not subject to weight loss and keep their shape and volume. When implants go down in volume and become less firm, I would be very suspicious that they deflated. You need to go back and see your Plastic surgeon. If he used either Mentor or Allergan implants you are eligible for a set of free implants to replace the deflated ones.
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