How long can you leave a deflated saline implant in?

If you've just noticed your chest looking a small lopsided or sense significantly softer on a single side, you're most likely wondering how long can you leave a deflated saline implant in before it will become a health risk. The short answer is it isn't generally a medical emergency, but you definitely shouldn't ignore it for years on end. While a deflated saline implant won't cause the same degree of concern because a ruptured silicon one—mostly because the particular "leak" is just sterile saltwater—it's nevertheless something you need to address sooner rather than later to avoid complications with all the surrounding cells. ...

April 10, 2026 · 7 min · Wanda Eva