WHAT IS THE LIFESPAN OF A BREAST IMPLANT?

Many patients want to know how long the results of breast augmentation surgery with a breast implant will last. Although breast implants have no expiry date, they can last between 10 and 20 years, but most women who have had breast augmentation surgery have chosen to replace them earlier, after about 8 years.
However, there are a few factors that can influence the lifespan of a breast implant, including:– Significant weight fluctuations– A new pregnancy or multiple pregnancies and breastfeeding– Hormonal changes that can have a massive impact on the skin– Unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking or prolonged sun exposure– Skin laxity due to aging– Illness

Three tips to prolong the life of a breast implant

First and foremost, when choosing to opt for surgery, we need to make sure that the person who is treating us is an experienced surgeon with proven long-term surgical techniques. It’s also imperative to know about possible complications and how to avoid them.Avoiding complications helps the results of breast augmentation surgery with a breast implant last longer.1. For long-lasting results it is recommended to avoid smoking and to adopt a healthy lifestyle.Smoking damages the skin and any other organ. This harmful habit can also lead to poor surgical outcomes and wound healing complications, as well as excess bleeding and other problems.Scars don’t close nicely in a smoker because the skin healing and repair processes are impaired; so is the body’s ability to use the helpful nutrients provided in the fast recovery pack – they simply won’t absorb properly in people who smoke.2. Proper support of the breasts after augmentation surgery is necessary.The post-operative bra has the role of supporting the breasts, restricting movement of the implants and helping to reduce swelling. Dr. Bortolini Alin, specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, founder of the Be Perfect Bucharest integrated beauty concept, recommends wearing the bra day and night for two weeks,after which you can switch to support bras and then, after 4-6 weeks, to traditional bras.3. The right breast implants deliver better and longer-lasting results.Choosing the right breast implant also helps us avoid the possibility of changing it for a different size or if it is too large which could cause some problems.
For this process we need to take into account the condition of our skin, the lifestyle we have and our body proportions.No matter how spectacular the results are, however, lifestyle changes – or neglecting the right bras or supportive breastwear – will have an impact on breast implants.