Do Breast Implants Expire????? - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

Jani · 10-14-2002, 10:49 AM

I was reading some of the post and I heard some people say something like, When my implants expire......

Do you have to replace them??

I had no idea that you have to have them replaced!!

Please let me know.

Thanks

VegasGirl · 10-14-2002, 04:46 PM

In general, they tell you to plan on replacing them between 10-20 years. Some women can keep the same implants for 30 years and some have leaks or ruptures and need another surgery within a year or two. But on average, they say 10-20 years.

Jani · 10-14-2002, 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by VegasGirl:
In general, they tell you to plan on replacing them between 10-20 years. Some women can keep the same implants for 30 years and some have leaks or ruptures and need another surgery within a year or two. But on average, they say 10-20 years.

Oh I see!!! You really don't have to replace them. Only if they rupture or leak. I was thinking that it was mandatory to replace them!! I thought maybe they get too much scar tissue, or dry up, or something.

Thanks

VegasGirl · 10-16-2002, 01:00 PM

No, you misunderstood, sweetie! You DO have to replace them in 10-20 years. You just have to do it SOONER if there's a leak or a rupture.

Jani · 10-18-2002, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by VegasGirl:
No, you misunderstood, sweetie! You DO have to replace them in 10-20 years. You just have to do it SOONER if there's a leak or a rupture.

Hi,

Ok then, why do you Have to replace them? Why can't you just keep them instead of having to have another surgery?

Please let me know.

Thanks in Advance