How Long Does a Saline Breast Implant Last?

Saline Breast implants are safe devices with a variable lifespan. Some patients comfortably and safely have breast implants well over 15 years while others need to replace every couple of years.

Saline implants are safe devices which have a variable "lifespan." As man-made devices, they will eventually rupture if given enough time. Rupture rates due tend to increase after 10 years or so. A rupture is usually easy to see as the breast simply "deflates." The saline within the device is absorbed by the body. Replacement consists of simply removing the old implant and placing a new one.