Which Breast Implants Are Most Likely to Last a Lifetime?

Average lifespan of a breast implant is about 12 years. This is true for both silicone or saline implants regardless if they are smooth or textured. If you are getting implants, you should have the expectation that they are not life long devices and that they most likely will need replacement in the future. However, you just might be one of the lucky patients who never have a problem, and your implants might last a lifetime.

There are no implants on the market that I am aware of that last a lifetime. The manufacturers of breast implants have dramatically improved their design over the years. This, along with the government (FDA) scrutiny of these implants (twenty years), offers the physician and the consumer a wider variety of safe, long lasting implants to chose from.

Unfortunately, we still see some implants, whether they be silicone or saline, fail early after surgery. This may occur for a variety of reasons. The manufacturer is, however, very supportive in these situations and several warranty issues are available; humorously, quite similar to those offered for tires in the automotive industry.



Overall, in todays market, you should know that safe, long-lasting, well-designed implants are available for your aesthetic and reconstructive needs.