What happens if the breast implant leaks?
The body will absorb the saline and the breast implant will deflate leaving that breast smaller. A new breast implant can be placed through the previous incision with minimal discomfort and time off from work. There is no risk to the patient if the saline leaks. In the case of silicone, as it is a cohesive gel, the material stays close to the breast implant. There have been no proven side effects from contact with the cohesive gel matrix. If a leak is identified, the breast implant can be replaced through the previous incision with minimal discomfort and time off from work.
