Hi,

No implant is known to last a lifetime.  These are man-made devices, and they do wear out with time.  That being said, some patients do have implants that have been in for more than 20 years without issues.  However, the risk of rupture increases after 7-8 years.  We cannot predict who will have ruptures and who will not.  If you do have breast implants placed, you should anticipate that you will need to have them exchanged to new implants in about 10 years.  Good luck.

Unfortunately, no implant lasts a lifetime.  But, the implants made today are better than thos made 10-20 years ago.  I inform patients that implants are not a lifetime product and that they have to assume somewhere down the road they will need another surgery on their breasts.

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