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25 Years Post-op + Breast Implants

Do Silicone Breast Implants Have a Certain Life at Which Time They Should Be Changed out for New Ones?

I have had mine in for 25 years and am not experiencing any problems. Are new silicone implants better? Do they get old and need periodic replacing? I...

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Pain Under One Silcone Breast Implant After 25 Years, Should I Have a MRI?

Hi, I have had my Silcone Breast implants for 25 years and they have been perfect with no problems. Recently, I have a dull ache under my right...

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Implant Replacement Recommended After Mammogram. Can't Afford it; Am I Safe?

I've had implants for more than 25years. I was told by a radiologist during mammogram that they should be replaced after 10years. Now on a fixed...

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I Had Implants Done 27 Years Ago, Not Sure if They Are Saline or Silicone. How Can I Tell?

Is there any way to tell if I have silicone or saline implants?

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Big or Small Boobs? Had Implants For 26 Years, Are Leaking and Need Replacement?

I have had implants for 26 years, i never had large implants, just implants to look natural as i never developed as a teenager But have been told that...

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