Implants Are Saggy and Dropped 10 Years Post-op

If you are going in to lift 10 year old implants, it only makes reasonable sense to replace them at this opportune time. Ask yourself if you would be upset if they ruptured a year or two from now and you found yourself  back for another surgery. However, it is your option to do the lift alone.

While every woman and every situation is different, in general, if you are dissatisfied with the breasts and they have changed, be sure they are not ruptured.  If saline implants, rupture and deflation are obvious.  If gel, you may need MRI, high resolution ultrasound, or another imaging study to determine status of implants.

If they aren't ruptured, it becomes a cosmetic issue.  My recommendation after ten years or longer is that implants should be replaced if you are having a revision, such as breast lift.  It doesn't cost that much more, and may prevent return to the operating room for an implant related problem within the next few years.

If you have had implants for more than 10 years and are deciding to have a lift, I would probably recommend changing the implants at the same time.