Question: Are breast implants permanent and do they last a lifetime?
Answer: Changes to the breasts following a breast surgery can be permanent. Breast implants however do not last a lifetime. The implants come with a lifetime warranty from the manufactures in case they rupture and need to be replaced. Also they recommend the implants be replaced every 10 years. Many surgeons argue that if it aint broke don't fix it. So if there is nothing wrong with the implants leave them alone. There are many patients of mine who have had their breast implants for many years, but eventually for one reason or another they decide to change implants and or improve the appearance of their breasts. Some potential reasons patients need additional surgery are; breast implant deflation, capsular contracture, infection, implant shifting, aging breasts, childbirth, weight loss, weight gain, natural changes in the breasts appearance or calcium deposits in the breasts. Fortunately, these side affects do not happen to all patients, but I do inform my patients of all the
potential risks and known complications of breast surgery.
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