Can saline be added to a smaller breast implant 2 years after surgery ? It is under the muscle.

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Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

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.

Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Tripti Burt, MD · Answer

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!

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Victor Au, MD (retired) · Answer

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.

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