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Answer: Revision surgery Dear Jeannie4767,
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Answer: Revision surgery Dear Jeannie4767,
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April 17, 2019
Answer: Saline breast implants The longest I have seen saline implants last was 28 years. Since you are approaching that mark, I would suspect that yours will not last much longer. The nice thing about saline implants, though, is that you will know when one deflates as you will see a volume difference in your breasts within a few days. You can either wait until they deflate to replace them or you can be pro-active and replace them before they deflate. Either way, replacing them is a fairly easy procedure.
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April 17, 2019
Answer: Saline breast implants The longest I have seen saline implants last was 28 years. Since you are approaching that mark, I would suspect that yours will not last much longer. The nice thing about saline implants, though, is that you will know when one deflates as you will see a volume difference in your breasts within a few days. You can either wait until they deflate to replace them or you can be pro-active and replace them before they deflate. Either way, replacing them is a fairly easy procedure.
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April 17, 2019
Answer: I'm 62 and have had saline breast implants for 25 years. What can I expect in the future since I've read they last 10-25 years? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Assuming you have not had any issues there is no reason to pursue any elective surgery at this time. With each passing year the risk of implant hardening, or rupture, increases but you need not exchange them prophylactically unless for peace of mind. Hope this helps.
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April 17, 2019
Answer: I'm 62 and have had saline breast implants for 25 years. What can I expect in the future since I've read they last 10-25 years? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Assuming you have not had any issues there is no reason to pursue any elective surgery at this time. With each passing year the risk of implant hardening, or rupture, increases but you need not exchange them prophylactically unless for peace of mind. Hope this helps.
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April 17, 2019
Answer: I'm 62 and have had saline breast implants for 25 years. What can I expect in the future since I've read they last 10-25 years? Thank you for the question. It is difficult to give you definitive advice based on the information provided; nothing will replace in-person evaluation when it comes to doing so. Some thoughts may be helpful to you however.
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April 17, 2019
Answer: I'm 62 and have had saline breast implants for 25 years. What can I expect in the future since I've read they last 10-25 years? Thank you for the question. It is difficult to give you definitive advice based on the information provided; nothing will replace in-person evaluation when it comes to doing so. Some thoughts may be helpful to you however.
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Answer: Should I exchange my 25 year old saline breast implants? It’s great news that you haven’t had any problems with your breast implants for over 25 years. Breast implants are not lifetime devices and they will “wear out” eventually. When this happens with saline implants, one or both will deflate, the saline is absorbed by your body and you are left with a deflated breast or “flat tire”. There generally isn’t a health risk to this happening but will require another surgery to either remove or replace your implants. Many women like you choose to be proactive and exchange or remove their implants when they are still at their healthiest and before the deflation happens. I would advise starting the conversation now with a board certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience with this surgery to find out your options and the pros and cons of when to have your surgery. Having information that is personalized for you, will help you make the best decision.
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Answer: Should I exchange my 25 year old saline breast implants? It’s great news that you haven’t had any problems with your breast implants for over 25 years. Breast implants are not lifetime devices and they will “wear out” eventually. When this happens with saline implants, one or both will deflate, the saline is absorbed by your body and you are left with a deflated breast or “flat tire”. There generally isn’t a health risk to this happening but will require another surgery to either remove or replace your implants. Many women like you choose to be proactive and exchange or remove their implants when they are still at their healthiest and before the deflation happens. I would advise starting the conversation now with a board certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience with this surgery to find out your options and the pros and cons of when to have your surgery. Having information that is personalized for you, will help you make the best decision.
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