It has been 10 years since I had my saline breast implants. I have slight rippling and one is slightly higher than other and they are too far apart. The teardrop was good for me back then, but now I am heavier and believe I should be a bit fuller and higher. I also had some trauma to the breast last week. The implant doesn't seem to be ruptured but I am very sore. Am I in a rush to have them replaced? Do you think I need to see a doctor?
Answer: Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced? 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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Answer: Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced? 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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Answer: Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced? 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 10 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: Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced? 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 10 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: Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced 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: Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced 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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October 5, 2015
Answer: If you're concerned, make an appointment with your PS. If you’re bothered by implant size, shape, rippling or
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October 5, 2015
Answer: If you're concerned, make an appointment with your PS. If you’re bothered by implant size, shape, rippling or
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February 1, 2016
Answer: 10 Year Old Implants Replaced Some implant manufacturers recommend that implants be replaced every 10 years. This is a recommendation, not a requirement. However, an implant exchange is fairly simple with minimal downtime if the implant is intact. If the implant is ruptured, the surgery can be more complicated.
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February 1, 2016
Answer: 10 Year Old Implants Replaced Some implant manufacturers recommend that implants be replaced every 10 years. This is a recommendation, not a requirement. However, an implant exchange is fairly simple with minimal downtime if the implant is intact. If the implant is ruptured, the surgery can be more complicated.
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