Do breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years?

Implants should be replaced when there is a problem.  Deflation, capsular contracture, implant malposition, and problems with size are all legitimate reasons to replace the implants.  

There is no time limit as to when or if you need to exchange your breast implants (I have also heard from patients that they have heard that breast implants need to be changed every 10 years). The only reason you need to exchange your breast implants is if you are having a problem with them or if you'd like to change the size.Some of the potential complications that may arise would be deflation, capsular contracture, bottoming out, or just size change. If you are happy with the size of your breast implants and are having no problems, you don't need to do anything. Best wishes.