Do saline implants evaporate within the implant at all over time?

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Hello, do saline implants evaporate within the implant at all over time? I am wondering because it is water based. Many thanks in advance.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  In short, no, saline implants should not lose water or volume over time.  If they do, this is a leak and the implants will need to be replaced.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The short answer is no, saline implants do not "evaporate" over time. There are certain features of a saline implant that make it prone to leakage, and when the implant leaks, the saline is rapidly absorbed by the body, but there is not any gradual decrease in size of the implant.Hope this helps!

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACS · Answer

Saline implants do not evaporate per se however leakage through the valve can lead to underfil. Also cracks in the shell can lead to rupture over time

Richard H. Fryer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  No the saline does not evaporate over time.  The manufacturer states that the life of the implants is 10-15 years, and at that point they need to be replaced.  If the implant were to ever rupture, then the saline would just absorb in your body like water.If you have any other questions or would like a reference guide to breast augmentation, you can download a free copy of my breast augmentation planner at aBetterBreast.com.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, the saline does not evaporate over time since it stays at body temperature. However, if the bag wear to break, the saline would be absorbed.

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