I’m 72 and have had my implants in since I was 30. I had them checked by a surgeon about 10 years ago (no scans) I’m healthy and although they’ve naturally sagged over the years, they don’t cause me any problems. I read that implants should be changed after 10-20 years, so it does give me a bit of concern now and again. I don’t want to have them taken out if I don’t need to. Should I leave them in for life if nothing changes? What is your opinion?
Answer: Implant Replacement Implants are not meant to be lifetime devices. That being said, routine replacement is unnecessary. Newer 5th generation devices are increasingly durable and rupture at much lower rates than older devices.
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Answer: Implant Replacement Implants are not meant to be lifetime devices. That being said, routine replacement is unnecessary. Newer 5th generation devices are increasingly durable and rupture at much lower rates than older devices.
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April 7, 2025
Answer: 40 year old implants Dear zippyjan,
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Answer: 40 year old implants Dear zippyjan,
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January 23, 2025
Answer: 40 year old implants - should I leave them in for life if nothing changes? Hello,
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January 23, 2025
Answer: 40 year old implants - should I leave them in for life if nothing changes? Hello,
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January 14, 2025
Answer: Exchange implants? This would partially depend on whether you have silicone or saline implants. If you have saline implants, I would probably not put yourself through surgery for something that is not broken! If you have silicone implants, depending on the type of implant and other factors, exchanging them may be considered. This is a subject to be taken up with a board certified plastic surgeon who has quite a bit of experience in breast implant surgery. It is wonderful that you have had such a lengthy and good experience with your implants.
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January 14, 2025
Answer: Exchange implants? This would partially depend on whether you have silicone or saline implants. If you have saline implants, I would probably not put yourself through surgery for something that is not broken! If you have silicone implants, depending on the type of implant and other factors, exchanging them may be considered. This is a subject to be taken up with a board certified plastic surgeon who has quite a bit of experience in breast implant surgery. It is wonderful that you have had such a lengthy and good experience with your implants.
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January 12, 2025
Answer: 40 year old implants World Health Organization recommends patients to change their İmplants every 10 years. However, for many people, their breast implants last their entire lives. While implants can lose some of their strength over time, there is no rule that says they are only ever good for 10 years. Additionally, the breasts will sag and become thinned out in time which may effect the look
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January 12, 2025
Answer: 40 year old implants World Health Organization recommends patients to change their İmplants every 10 years. However, for many people, their breast implants last their entire lives. While implants can lose some of their strength over time, there is no rule that says they are only ever good for 10 years. Additionally, the breasts will sag and become thinned out in time which may effect the look
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