I called the Mentor company yesterday because I had some questions about their warranties. The person I spoke to, who didn't appear to be very knowledgeable about the warranty or product, told me that implants are not a lifetime device and needed to be changed every 10 years. I was under the impression that implants only needed to be removed if there is a rupture or if you have another medial condition but if they are still in tact there is no need to take them out even after 10+ years.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Silicone gel implants do not need to be replaced every 10 years.
It is true that the life expentancy of breast implants are claim to be 10 years. However if the patient remains assmymptomatic and MRI confirmed that the integrity of implants are intact it is not necessary to exchange the implants. I have followed numerous patients of mine for over 30 years who...
The vast majority of patients utilize cup size to measure their breast size. Unfortunately, cup size means different things to different people and for this reason is generally inaccurate.Manufacturers of bras label their products differently. Some companies label their bras with larger sizes...
It all depends on the amount of breast tissue, your elasticity vs sagging, amount of subcutaneous fat and a number of other factors. In general however, women with smaller breasts and less fat have more of a tendency for a "Shelf Look" with higher profile implants.
