Do silicone breast implants have to be replaced after 10 years of wear? There is no guarantee that silicone breast implants will last for 10 years, so contrary to some myths, they have no shelf life. Their duration is largely influenced by your body’s reaction to the implant, your lifestyle and even your occupation. Although many women have had implants for many years, they should not be considered for life. If there is no change in the shape of your breasts, and if you have no pain or other signs of alarm, there is no reason to change them, no matter how long you have them. Of course, the shape and volume of natural breasts will change over time and due to gravity. Of course, if you want to maintain the same firm and youthful breast appearance after years, at some point you will want another operation. There are many myths on the internet about changing implants. One of them is that women believe that implants should be routinely changed after 10 years, unless they break down. This is not the case, implants should only be replaced when there is a problem. In most cases, the reason why they need to be replaced is either implant rupture or capsular contracture (i.e. the formation of excess scar tissue around the implant). This scar tissue causes the breast to feel firm, change shape or create discomfort. In the case of silicone implants, implant rupture may not be detected because the implants are made of highly cohesive silicone gel (meaning that it does not flow like a liquid but remains adherent to itself). This is why the FDA recommends monitoring implants every 3 years to detect implant rupture. Sometimes symptoms can occur such as: swollen nodes (lumps), deformity of the breast or implant, swelling or a feeling of hardening of the breast in question. Silicone implants are quite strong and can withstand a lot of pressure, and tests show that you can drive over an implant or throw it from the floor and it still won’t break. They don’t explode when travelling by plane, another myth busted! You can also sit on them while sleeping or exercising. However in case of very strong impacts (e.g. severe road accident they can still crack and need to be replaced) To learn more about silicone breast implants call and schedule a consultation!To benefit from this beauty treatment and not only you can contact me at 0766.252.161 or email drbortolini@beperfect.ro.Follow with interest the next articles in the blog to keep up to date with the latest news in the beauty world!
