I had a saline breast implants 16 years ago. Since then, I have had two kids and my breast really sag. I am happy with the way they current look. I occasionally get discomfort on both breast but they both look even and they have not deflated. Should I get new implants before they deflate? Or should I wait? I was told to replace them after 10 years. What's your advice?
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July 31, 2014
Answer: Breast implants do not need to be replaced periodically.
The saltwater should be absorbed by your body, and should not cause any problems. It's best to replace a ruptured saline implant within the first month after the rupture. If you wait longer, the overlying skin and the capsule around the implant will begin to shrink. It becomes more difficult t...
The force of the crash could have moved the implant out of the pocket however I think it's more likely that the implant was slowly, over years, being pushed into a position that wasn't ideal. The implant itself tolerates reasonable forces however is not to be thought of as lifetime device and ...
Thank you for your breast implant question.It is best to follow your surgeon's instructions,After trying on a bra strap, being a woman myself, I never recommended its use to any patientAs the muscle spasm subsides, gravity usually pulls the implant down into positionOccasionally this will not...