What would you do if your breast implants failed?
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
First of all, you would call Dr. Gottlieb at Plastic Surgery Seattle right away!
Breast implants are often covered under a manufacturer’s warranty, making the replacement cost much lower than expected.
A saline implant that has ruptured carries no health risk, but it will certainly feel and look strange. If you have silicone implants, damage can be diagnosed with an MRI.
While not a common occurrence, implants can fail for a variety of reasons. In some cases, the problem occurs when the implants are filled beyond (or below) the manufacturer’s recommended fill range. Other times, texturing of a saline implant can result in excessive wrinkling and premature wear, causing the implant to fail.
Even regular wear and tear can cause breast implant deflation over time, and your lifestyle can also play a role in how long your breast implants will last.
A deflated implant can be safely removed and replaced in a surgical procedure similar to the original breast augmentation. Usually the same breast augmentation incision is used to approach the deflated implant.
While all this might seem like a hassle, the good news is that recovery from breast implant repair surgery is usually easier than the original surgery, since the pectoralis muscle has already been stretched.
