I had a saline breast implants 16 years ago. Should I get new implants before they deflate? Or should I wait?

July 24, 2014
Asked By:lamemebx in Bronx, NY

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.

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July 31, 2014

Answer: Breast implants do not need to be replaced periodically.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 29, 2014

Answer: Replacing implants

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 29, 2014

Answer: Replacing implants

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2014

Answer: Change implants

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November 10, 2014

Answer: Change implants

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July 29, 2014

Answer: I had a saline breast implants 16 years ago. Should I get new implants before they deflate? Or should I wait?

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July 29, 2014

Answer: I had a saline breast implants 16 years ago. Should I get new implants before they deflate? Or should I wait?

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July 28, 2014

Answer: I had a saline breast implants 16 years ago. Should I get new implants before they deflate? Or should I wait?

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Answer: I had a saline breast implants 16 years ago. Should I get new implants before they deflate? Or should I wait?

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