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Although it can be done, there is a minimal amount that could be added, and not worth doing. The cost of two new implants will probably be less than $800 of the total cost of the procedure.
The short answer to your question is yes, additional saline CAN be added to a breast implant, even years after the original augmentation. There is a limit (usually around 30 ml) on how much can be added before the implant becomes unacceptably firm and there is additional rippling. So, if you are wanting a significant change in size, you will need to have the pocket enlarged and the implants replaced. This is a relatively straight-forward procedure in someone who also has implants in place.
This can be done to help complete the fill volume on the saline implant or slightly overfill the saline implant. It is going to require going back to the operating room and is a costly option. I usually advise patients that if they want to get a fuller look, they should go to a large implant altogether to get a more noticeable difference in the cup size. Hope that is helpful!
It is possible to do this but also dependent on the initial surgical approach. However, it probably voids the warranty and, if you developed a complication, which is possible whenever the cavity is opened, you would be responsible for its replacement. If you had an axillary approach, this could definitely not be done.
Generally, the cost of a new saline implant isn't large compared to the cost of going back in, so I generally destroy the old implants while removing them, and put new ones which are the size the patient wants. Each saline implant has a range of size. I usually fill an implant to it's middle or high end of the range, so there is usually not much that can be added anyway.
Yes, benign lesions such as fibroadenoma can be removed during the time of breast augmentation surgery. This is especially the case when the fibroadenoma is in the region where the planned breast augmentation incision line is. It is important to have the lesion slowly worked up prior to...
Yes, you can change implant type and position but I always recommend small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision. Implant profile is irrelevant in the...
It does appear that the implant has fallen lower than the intended inframammary fold. This gives the appearance of the "double bubble," which you may have heard. Ask your surgeon about timing for this correction. There are options you can discuss.