Silicone gel and saline breast implants available today are considered durable, however, it's important to note that no implant is designed to last a lifetime. Most people want to exchange because their body has changed. Previously, the general guideline was that breast implants needed to be replaced after 10 years, but this is not a strict rule. Many patients safely keep their implants for much longer.

BREAST IMPLANT EXCHANGE

As the skin and tissues of the breast age, implant replacement becomes necessary at some point, although the timing varies from person to person. While some women require breast revision surgery due to complications with their implants or the surrounding capsule, most consider an implant exchange due to changing aesthetic preferences.

Breast implant exchange is a procedure that can be done for various reasons. It could be as simple as wanting to switch between saline and silicone implants. Rupture is easily noticeable with saline implants, but it may not be the case with silicone implants, which is why regular check-ups with your cosmetic surgeon are necessary.

Risks

• Unfavorable scarring         

• Fluid accumulation

• Bleeding (hematoma)                  

• Blood clots

• Infection

• Rarely does not allow breastfeeding