Can fungus grow in a saline-filled breast implant?
This is an extremely rare occurrence. The saline in saline implants is sterile, and plastic surgeons now employ a closed technique to fill the implant. These efforts help stave off contamination with fungus. In the past, when the implant was filled using an open technique, there were cases of fungal infection. During the open technique, the saline comes in contact with air. The closed technique allows the saline to be injected directly from the bag into the implant without being exposed to air. If the saline breast implant is sterile when it is inserted, it should not become contaminated within the body.
