Can silicone breast implants be deflated by a doctor using a syringe or other method?

It is not possible to remove silicone from the implants.  The implants must be removed in their entirety.

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately, silicone breast implants cannot be deflated by using a syringe or by any other method. This technique is only possible with saline implants and even then it is a temporary measure until the implant can be removed.  To go down a size, you would need to have the implants removed and replaced by smaller implants. There is no other safe option. Best of luck to you. 

Great question.  Unfortunately, silicone implants can not be deflated.  Saline implants can be deflated. If you consider a size change to a smaller implant, please follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss your options. Best of luck. 

Silicone breast implants cannot be deflated with a syringe or any other device. They have an outside shell that has to be removed physically. You might be confusing the removal of silicone from the implant pocket which there are variety of methods for that

Unfortunately silicone gel implants cannot be deflated. If you decide to go down in size, you will need to have the entire implant replaced.  Good luck!

A saline breast implant may be deflated under sterile conditions in a Plastic Surgeon's office with local anesthetic. This is a good technique to make the breasts and their capsules more equal when there is a deflation on one side and some delay is planned before implant exchange.  Silicone cannot be deflated this way and may be disastrous.  When removing implants, I prefer to do a capsulectomy at the same time to encourage re-adherence of the breast tissue to the chest wall and to minimize any left over tissue that may confuse mammography.  

Thank you for the question. No, silicone gel breast implants cannot be “deflated”. What you may have heard about is in office deflation of saline breast implants;  a useful technique in some cases. Seek consultation with board certified plastic surgeons and discuss your concerns/goals. Best wishes.

Greetings,Saline implants could be deflated with a sterile needle and syringe in the office. Unfortunately, this is not an option with silicone gel implants...  Surgical removal in a sterile operating room is advisable.If you desire a decrease in gel implant size, you should discuss replacement options with your plastic surgeon in a consultation...Best Regards,

Silicone implants can not be deflated. The silicone implants have to be removed surgically. Some doctors remove silicone implants under local anesthesia which may be a option you want to look into if you are looking to save money.