What is the procedure for replacing implants? I have had my saline implants for over 15 yrs. How long is the expected time period before you need to replace them? Is the procedure more painful or difficult than the original implant? I have a lot of rippling, even though I went under the muscle. My bags are textured, I believe. I also think that they may have loss some of their initial volume. Can you describe the average "life" of an implant, the replacement procedure and any new advancements in the last year or two? Thank you
May 21, 2020
Answer: Averaged 'Life' of a breast implant A good quality implant tends to be long-lasting. The lifespan of breast Implants is not known, however the warranty from most implant companies is 10 years. We have had patients who have needed their implants to be replaced sooner and patients who have had trouble free implants and not replaced them for more than 15 years. Implants will last for varying durations in different people. The complications of implants include rupture and capsular contracture that do play a part in the life of the implant.
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May 21, 2020
Answer: Averaged 'Life' of a breast implant A good quality implant tends to be long-lasting. The lifespan of breast Implants is not known, however the warranty from most implant companies is 10 years. We have had patients who have needed their implants to be replaced sooner and patients who have had trouble free implants and not replaced them for more than 15 years. Implants will last for varying durations in different people. The complications of implants include rupture and capsular contracture that do play a part in the life of the implant.
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March 1, 2020
Answer: Breast implant lifespan Hi, thank you for your questions. Breast implant lifespan is variable and revisional surgery after 10 - 15 years is usually due to implant rupture (deflation in the case of saline implants), capsular contracture (which can vary from the rippling you describe to hardening which is palpable or visible) or malposition which is implant displacement. I would recommend consulting your surgeon if you experience these issues and regular imaging with ultrasound studies. Where no significant issues are identified, there is no requirement for revisional surgery. Best wishes.
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March 1, 2020
Answer: Breast implant lifespan Hi, thank you for your questions. Breast implant lifespan is variable and revisional surgery after 10 - 15 years is usually due to implant rupture (deflation in the case of saline implants), capsular contracture (which can vary from the rippling you describe to hardening which is palpable or visible) or malposition which is implant displacement. I would recommend consulting your surgeon if you experience these issues and regular imaging with ultrasound studies. Where no significant issues are identified, there is no requirement for revisional surgery. Best wishes.
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