Do Implants Need To Be Routinely Replaced?

 

Contrary to popular misconception, NO!  If there is no problem there is no need to routinely replace implants be they saline or silicone.

Implants in some women may last many years while in others they need to be replaced on one or more occasions for various reasons.  Although there are many women who have had the same breast implants in place for many years without any problems, there are also women who have had to replace their implants within a relatively short period of time.  Saline implants carry a significant risk of deflation in which event they would need to be replaced.  Silicone Gel implants on the other hand do not deflate and unless there is some other specific problem, replacement is not required.

Accordingly, the exact life span of any implant is unpredictable and varies from woman to woman. 

So, if after considering all the above information you decide to proceed and enjoy the various personal benefits breast augmentation has to offer, please bear in mind that there is always the chance that, at some time in the future, revision surgery or replacement of implants could be required.