4 months ago
One of the most frequently asked questions when I am doing a consultation for breast augmentation is how long does the implant last. I tell my patients that although there is no precise time period, most patients will have a second breast operation in about 10 to 15 years (whether it is to perform a lift, to get larger implants, to get smaller implants, or because of rupture). Their breast implants, however, may last forever. I have seen patients with perfectly good implants at 30 years.
They should however also understand that the FDA cites an implant rupture rate of 0.5% at 3 years. Patients with silicone breast implants are therefore recommended to get a screening MRI in 3 years.
