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Do I Need to Remove my Saline Implants As They Are 23 Years Old?

asked 3 months ago by bernidette in Kyle, TX
Latest answer by James Apesos, MD
Question viewed 97 times
Tags: 25 years post-op, recommendation

I have had my implants for over 23 years with no problems. They were inserted under the pectorial muscles.

4 answers to Do I Need to Remove my Saline Implants As They Are 23 Years Old?

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Do nothing

There is a lot of “Urban Legend" stuff about implants. I hear about the need to get new ones every 10 years in my office ever day. That is all bogus. Leave saline implants alone if you like the shape and the look. If an implant collapses then replace as soon as possible.
James Apesos, MD

Dayton Plastic Surgeon
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Saline implants

If the implants are soft and not giving you trouble you may not want to do anything. If they are bothering yoou, you may want to get them evaluated by a plastic surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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If it isn't broke....then don't fix it.

If you have no hardening, volume change, or position problem, then I do not recommend routine implant exchange - esp for saline. Saline implants will let you know when they leak - you will get a noticeable volume difference as the saline is absorbed
Brian Klink, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Removal of Saline Implants with no problems.

Having saline breast implants for a length of time without problems probably does not represent an indication for removal. If you have any concerns, your best bet would be to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area experienced in aesthetic breast surgery.
Stephen Delia, M.D.

Boston Plastic Surgeon

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