I had breast augmentation done fourteen years ago. Do the Saline Breast Implants get weak or leak after a certain amount of time? Is it unsafe at any time for them to remain?
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April 22, 2009
Answer: You're Fine ! Saline implants fail at a rate of about 1% per year so right now you have about a 14% chance that they will fail, good odds for them being intact. If they fail, they will defalte and it is safe! Just relax and wait and see . If they deflate, you will know it and can replace them.
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April 22, 2009
Answer: You're Fine ! Saline implants fail at a rate of about 1% per year so right now you have about a 14% chance that they will fail, good odds for them being intact. If they fail, they will defalte and it is safe! Just relax and wait and see . If they deflate, you will know it and can replace them.
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Answer: When to Replace Saline Breast Implants? It's a great question. Saline implants do not need to be replaced unless they are ruptured or there is another issue that you are experiencing. If you are not having issues with sagging, scar tissue forming around the implant, and you are happy with your current look then I wouldn't change implants simply because they are 14 years old. This applies to silicone implants also. If you ever have questions, reach out to your plastic surgeon. They will be happy to answer them for you.
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Answer: When to Replace Saline Breast Implants? It's a great question. Saline implants do not need to be replaced unless they are ruptured or there is another issue that you are experiencing. If you are not having issues with sagging, scar tissue forming around the implant, and you are happy with your current look then I wouldn't change implants simply because they are 14 years old. This applies to silicone implants also. If you ever have questions, reach out to your plastic surgeon. They will be happy to answer them for you.
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December 13, 2016
Answer: When to Replace Saline Breast Implants If the #saline breast #implants are ruptured or more than 10 years old, consideration should be given to #replacement. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your breast augmentation. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.
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December 13, 2016
Answer: When to Replace Saline Breast Implants If the #saline breast #implants are ruptured or more than 10 years old, consideration should be given to #replacement. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your breast augmentation. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.
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November 17, 2015
Answer: When to Replace Saline Breast Implants? There is no time limit as to when or if you need to exchange your breast implants. I have heard from patients that they have heard that breast implants need to be changed every 10 years. The only reason you need to exchange your breast implants is if you are having a problem with them or if you'd like to change the size.Some of the potential complications that may arise would be deflation, capsular contracture, bottoming out, or just size change. If you are happy with the size of your breast implants and are having no problems, you don't need to do anything.
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November 17, 2015
Answer: When to Replace Saline Breast Implants? There is no time limit as to when or if you need to exchange your breast implants. I have heard from patients that they have heard that breast implants need to be changed every 10 years. The only reason you need to exchange your breast implants is if you are having a problem with them or if you'd like to change the size.Some of the potential complications that may arise would be deflation, capsular contracture, bottoming out, or just size change. If you are happy with the size of your breast implants and are having no problems, you don't need to do anything.
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