What is the life expectancy of a silicone breast implant?

The median life span of a silicone gel implant was estimated to be 16.4 years. Of the implants, 79.1% were intact at 10 years, falling to 48.7% by 15 years.

Can breast implants last 30 years?

While I have seen the rare patient with 30-year-old saline implants still intact, they do not feel breast-like, and implants that old are almost universally contracted and in dire need of replacement via revision breast augmentation surgery. …

What happens if you don’t replace breast implants?

In reality, there is no set time to replace breast implants. Capsular contracture: This is the term for hardened scar tissue that can develop around one or both implants, causing discomfort or cosmetic changes. The scar tissue can be removed during implant replacement.

When did my silicone breast implants get bigger?

I had silicone implants about 30 years ago. Have never had a problem. Lately, though my left breast seems bigger on the top part and seems harder and looks a lot larger. It seems like the implant has moved upwards and I was wondering how to tell. What can be done, etc…. to know if I can…

When did I get my breast implants put in?

My silicone implants were put in in 1986. Are they too old to risk being squashed by a mamogram, and will they last forever? Hello. I had Siltex silicone breast implants placed under the muscle almost 30 years ago. They feel and look the same as when they were first done.

Are there any breast implants that still look good?

I have one silicon implant & one saline implant. They still look good. My concern is the shelf life of the implants. I am afraid of… I had silicone implants about 30 years ago. Have never had a problem.

Can a silicone breast implant rupture after surgery?

Silicone breast implants can rupture at any time after your implant surgery, but the longer an implant is in place, the greater the possibility an implant may rupture.