Do I Need to Have 10 Year Old Saline Implants Replaced?

Having to replace implants every 10 years is somewhat a myth. You only need to replace them if you need to, meaning if they deflate. You would know if they are leaking in about a day, as the leaking implant side would go flat. So you should only pursue surgery not because your implants might need to be replaced but because you would like to make more upper pole fullness and have more cleavage and so forth.
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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.

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.

If you’re bothered by implant size, shape, rippling or
malposition it’s always reasonable to exchange your breast implants.However, exchange of a breast implant because
they’ve been present for a set period of time isn’t necessary.There’s
a general misconception that breast implants should be replaced every ten
years.The origin of this belief is
unclear, but is probably secondary to misinterpretation of implant warranty
terminology.The
manufacturers of breast implants clearly state that these devices aren’t
intended to last a lifetime, despite this, many patients can expect to have
implants last their entire lifetime.Current studies suggest that implants deflate at a rate of one percent
at one year and three percent at three years.Over time, this number can be expected to grow.Implants
may deflate with no apparent cause or may deflate secondary to some type of
trauma.Under these circumstances, the
decision to replace the implant is easy.If a patient is doing well and not having problems with their breast
implants, we see no reason to routinely replace implants just because a set
period of time has passed.If you’re concerned about the appearance of your
breasts, it’s appropriate to consult your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to address your
concerns and alleviate your anxiety.

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.

Hello irish twins 09, The age of the implants would not be the reason to seek a revision, all the other reasons you have listed are. The time frame you want to address these issues is up up to you. If your implant did not deflate, it is not ruptured. 

Hi, thank you for your question.  We used to tell patients that their implants would need to be replaced every ten years,as prior data had shown that implant shell wears out at this time and that there was a higher rupture staring at 7-10 years.  However, the newer implants are more durable, and in most cases will last longer than ten years.  I advise patients to see me once per year for a brief evaluation, and if the implant looks and feels good, there's no need to replace it.  If you are noticing changes, such as rippling and a position change, then it makes sense to see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area who can assess you and give you some options about replacement. Best wishes.

While you would benefit with an in person consultation with an experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeon to understand your options, your recommendation does not suggest that you need to replace immediately. 

If your implants are not having problems then can leave them alone. There is no need to replace an implant if it is not giving you problems and you are happy with your size and shape.

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.