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?
Answer: Lipo cannula Great question! Technically yes, if your surgeon isn't careful or very rough, the breast implant can rupture. If you have saline implants, then you will know right away if there is an issue as they will flatten over a couple of days. Silicone implants are harder to notice a rupture. It is best to see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation and examination.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
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Answer: Lipo cannula Great question! Technically yes, if your surgeon isn't careful or very rough, the breast implant can rupture. If you have saline implants, then you will know right away if there is an issue as they will flatten over a couple of days. Silicone implants are harder to notice a rupture. It is best to see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation and examination.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
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Answer: Is it possible for a cannula used during lipo to puncture a silicone breast implant causing a leak during liposuction? Hello.
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Answer: Is it possible for a cannula used during lipo to puncture a silicone breast implant causing a leak during liposuction? Hello.
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February 13, 2019
Answer: Lipo Near Indwelling Devices Liposuction uses blunt instruments but they can still injure nearby devices if contact is made. Besides being an experienced liposuction specialist, this injury risk can be almost eliminated with the patient being awake and responsive during the procedure. Entry into areas that haven't been numbed isn't tolerated by the patient and therefore puts up a wall to this possibility. And for the surgeon, an important technical safe guard is to always keep your eyes on the patient and feel for the cannula with your non-dominant hand while performing lipo.
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February 13, 2019
Answer: Lipo Near Indwelling Devices Liposuction uses blunt instruments but they can still injure nearby devices if contact is made. Besides being an experienced liposuction specialist, this injury risk can be almost eliminated with the patient being awake and responsive during the procedure. Entry into areas that haven't been numbed isn't tolerated by the patient and therefore puts up a wall to this possibility. And for the surgeon, an important technical safe guard is to always keep your eyes on the patient and feel for the cannula with your non-dominant hand while performing lipo.
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February 12, 2019
Answer: Can a cannula puncture my breast implants? Yes, if the cannula comes into contact with the implants, then the implants can be damaged. This is why preop markings and careful intraoperative positioning is so important.Best wishes
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February 12, 2019
Answer: Can a cannula puncture my breast implants? Yes, if the cannula comes into contact with the implants, then the implants can be damaged. This is why preop markings and careful intraoperative positioning is so important.Best wishes
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February 12, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Candidate--For Best Results, Go With VASER HI DEF, ThermiRF, fat grafting for body shaping for abdomen and flanks J Thank you for your question, It is a possibility that the cannula can puncture the implant, I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an evaluation because implant leakage can be dangerous as well. I hope this was helpful. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 12, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Candidate--For Best Results, Go With VASER HI DEF, ThermiRF, fat grafting for body shaping for abdomen and flanks J Thank you for your question, It is a possibility that the cannula can puncture the implant, I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an evaluation because implant leakage can be dangerous as well. I hope this was helpful. Best, Dr. Emer
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