My implants are 27.5 years old. Should they be removed?

Breast implants do not need to be removed if there are no problems with your breasts or your breast implants. 
Studies indicate that rupture or deflation occurs in roughly 10 - 25 percent of silicone gel and saline implants over 10 years. Stiffening of scar tissue (capsular contracture) that can lead to pain and rock-hard, misshapen breasts occurs in 18 - 19 percent of both types of implants over 10 years. Because most plastic surgeons place the implants beneath the chest muscle, the risk of contracture is lower.Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who will examine your breasts to determine the best path ahead for you with regard to removing the implants and then 6-9 months later, if needed, perform a breast lift, breast fat transfer, or breast implantation.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

If they are silicone, I would tend to advocate removing them. Having them be examined by a Plastic surgeon would be your best first move to determine their condition. Best of luck!

hello 58wendyyou may want to get them removed because of the age, if there are no defects there is really no need, but you should visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern. #breast #post-op