Hi - I'm sorry your questions was somehow overlooked.  Usually I get a message when there is a question in the forumn pertaining to reconstruction, as I'm the "expert" when it comes to reconstruction.  I've had 2 failed attempts (one each side) I've had my expanders swapped out for larger one, only to find out my cancer had returned - but now I am on the road again to getting my fills post recurrence & radiation.

I know often time with the expanders themself the doctor will fold it up, then it opens as it is filled with saline - so sometimes when it unfold you suddenly feel flat - but if you have actual implants in and are post reconstruction swap out you're better off seeing your orginal surgeon so you can have a breast exam - which may include a pet, mri, chest, xray or mammo so they can see if the implants leaked. 

Generally implants last 10+ years and are extremely durable - but to get real answers you need to see a doctor.  Ok.

Good Luck!

Angi

Sorry to hear about this situation.  I am 4 years out from being diagonosed with bilateral breast cancer.  But, before that I had breast implants because of small breasts after three children and breast feeding.  18 months after the surgery one of my implants totally emptied out--my PS replaced it because of implant malfunction.  Another year passed and the same side deflated again.  Once again the PS replaced it because of malfunction.  The third time it happened my PS replaced both sides so they would be at the same "age"  During my cancer surgery (lumpectomies), chemo, and radiation both implants survivedMy point is, implants can be faulty and it is not normal for them to go flat--go back to your PS for an evaluation.  The office staff at my PS was also able to flex the time that it happened so that I never paid any out of pocket expense because the company that made the implant had it under warranty.  Good luck to you.  It's hard enough going through the cancer treatments, not fair to have the reconstruction to make you feel normal again go bonkers.