Saline Implant deflation Fixed with Implant Exchange in Raleigh, NC

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This 28 year old woman had saline implants in place for 9 years. One morning she woke up with a "flat tire" on one side. It was painless and fairly sudden. She noticed slight wrinkling of her implant the day prior but a flat right side within 24 hours. She underwent an implant exchange to silicone gel implants . The surgery was minimally painful and she had full restoration of her breasts back to normal. She did have prior textured implants but was exchanged for smooth walled devices. Deflation of saline breast implants occurs with a fair degree of predictability. Each implant manufacturer keeps its own statistics but in general saline devices leak at a rate of approximately 1% per year. This means that by 10 years , 10% have had a leak. Of course there are many other factors that can influence this leakage rate. Textured implants have a higher leakage rate- up to 2% per year meaning that by 10 years upwards of 20% have had leakage. It is believed that leakage is most commonly caused by "crease fold failure". The concept is that a fold in the implant rubbing back and forth over time leads to a small opening in the implant shell. With textured devices this may be accelerated by the increased friction of the sandpaper like surface of the textured shell. Also under filling saline devices or making the pocket too big can allow for more folding of the shell and higher chance of leakage. Fortunately, saline deflation is harmless, easily detected and easily treated.

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About Breast Revision

Dr. Lyle offers Breast Revision surgery for patients seeking corrections or improvements after previous breast surgery. This includes implant exchange, correction of asymmetry, or addressing complications such as capsular contracture.

Find out more about Breast Revision surgery and visit our Breast Revision before and after photo gallery.

Meet Dr Lyle - Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC

Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Raleigh, NC community at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast surgery and body contouring, to enhance patients' appearance after weight loss, pregnancy, and the effects of aging.

Dr. Lyle completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons society).

Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.

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To find out more about our procedure price ranges – visit the pricing page – please note that our practice no longer takes insurance patients. We can help you find low-interest medical financing to make your surgery more affordable.

If you’re considering surgery in Raleigh NC and want personalized advice about your suitability, recovery, risks and results, I’d be happy to meet with you for a consultation.

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