I had a breast augmentation last year of 2008 of May and i want to know if the implants have an expiration do i need to remove it after years or do another surgery and put new implants. If i didn't replace it with new one what will happen?
July 17, 2013
Answer: Implant expiration
They do not have an expiration date once implanted but there are FDA recommendations for surveillance and potential replacement every 13 years. That said, most people do not replace them like a regular maintainance schedule and there are no ill effects. There are no artificial devices (knees, hips, ports or Breast Implants) that last forever. The expiration date on a sealed box is more related to a implant sitting on the shelf in a sterile packaging
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July 17, 2013
Answer: Implant expiration
They do not have an expiration date once implanted but there are FDA recommendations for surveillance and potential replacement every 13 years. That said, most people do not replace them like a regular maintainance schedule and there are no ill effects. There are no artificial devices (knees, hips, ports or Breast Implants) that last forever. The expiration date on a sealed box is more related to a implant sitting on the shelf in a sterile packaging
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Breast implants lifespan
Breast implants are not permanent devices, rather they are long-term devices. Medical devices fail over time. However, you don't necessarily have to replace them if you are not having any problems.
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Breast implants lifespan
Breast implants are not permanent devices, rather they are long-term devices. Medical devices fail over time. However, you don't necessarily have to replace them if you are not having any problems.
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