What are the Contraindications, Warnings, and Precautions I Should Consider for Saline Breast Implants?

Frequently Asked Questions: Breast Augmentation & Breast Implants

The surgical practices that are contraindicated in saline breast implantation are:

• Placement of drugs/substances inside the implant other than sterile saline.
• Any contact of the implant with Betadine®.*
• Injection through implant shell.
• Alteration of the implant, implant shell or valve.
• Stacking of implants: placing more than one implant per breast per breast pocket.

Safety and effectiveness have not been established in patients with the following conditions:

• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and scleroderma.
• Conditions that interfere with wound healing (such as poorly controlled diabetes) and blood clotting (such as concurrent Coumadin therapy).
• A compromised immune system (e.g., currently receiving immunosuppressive therapy).
• Reduced blood supply to breast tissue.

* Betadine® is a registered trademark of the Purdue Frederick Company.