Is it necessary to look at the entire implant surface to diagnose a leak?
No, it is not necessary to look at the entire implant surface to diagnose a leak. This is due to the behavior of silicone, which very rapidly coats the entire outer surface of the implant with a thin layer of silicone gel from even a tiny leak point. Under the high magnification of the endoscope (a factor of 100) the very thin layer of silicone gel is easily detectable. Therefore, a view of any point on the implant surface in contact with the capsule will indicate whether there has been a leak anywhere on the implant.
