Do some breast implants leak? What happens when they do?
All implants leak a very tiny bit, with salt water crossing the silicone shell into the body. In 70% of implants, there is an equal flow of body fluid (mostly salt water) into the implants, so that the implant does not shrink. In 28% of implants, this leakage can cause shrinkage over the years, which may be noticeable. Implant rupture (occurring in 2% of implants overall) is different, when the silicone bag actually breaks, usually after trauma. The saline will not harm you, but the implant must be replaced.
