Is it possible for a cannula used during lipo to puncture a silicone breast implant causing a leak during liposuction?

February 11, 2019
Asked By:veronicavee in Upland, CA

Is it possible for a canula used during lipo to puncture a silicone breast implant causing a leak? Or is the canula not sharp enough?

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February 15, 2019

Answer: Lipo cannula

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Roger Tsai, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 15, 2019

Answer: Lipo cannula

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December 3, 2020

Answer: Is it possible for a cannula used during lipo to puncture a silicone breast implant causing a leak during liposuction?

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 3, 2020

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 13, 2019

Answer: Lipo Near Indwelling Devices

Justin Yovino, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 13, 2019

Answer: Lipo Near Indwelling Devices

Justin Yovino, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 13, 2019

Answer: Complications: Information

Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 13, 2019

Answer: Complications: Information

Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2019

Answer: Can a cannula puncture my breast implants?

Shayne Webb, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2019

Answer: Can a cannula puncture my breast implants?

Shayne Webb, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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