How Long Do Implants Last?
On Average, Today's Implants Are Designed to Last More Than a Decade, with the Chance of Rupture Increasing by One Percent Each Year. So, the Older Your...
On average, today's implants are designed to last more than a decade, with the chance of rupture increasing by one percent each year. So, the older your implants are, the greater your risk of rupture or other complications. In many cases, breast implants can remain in good shape for 20 years or more.
How do you know when your implants need replacing?
In the meantime, keep an eye out for these signs and symptoms that may mean your breast implants need to be replaced:
- Ruptured implant.
- Deflated implant.
- Asymmetry between the breasts.
- Firmness in the implant.
- Breast tenderness.
- Implant sitting too high or too low.
- Abnormal implant shape.