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I had breast augmentation in 2005. The left breast hangs lower so I plan to have it...

Q:

I had breast augmentation in 2005. The left breast hangs lower so I plan to have it repaired. Since the left implant has to be removed, is it better to have a new implant put in or is it safe to use the original implant?

A:

If the implant is removed carefully, without any damage to it, and is stored on a sterile table under sterile conditions, and is tested to show its integrity (no leakage), then it is safe to put the same implant back in.

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