How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
Denver, CO
Technically, breast implants have no expiration date. Modern innovations in breast implant materials and technology have made them more durable and long-lasting than ever before. However, you should not expect your breast implants to last forever. Given enough time, implants can wear out and deteriorate like all medical devices.
In most cases, you can expect your breast implants to last anywhere from 10 to 25 years before needing replacement, and some will last even longer.
Why Do Breast Implants Fail?
Certain variables can affect the lifespan of your breast implants, including:
- Type of breast implant – Saline breast implants are slightly more prone to rupture than silicone gel implants, and they are more likely to be replaced for aesthetic reasons, such as rippling. However, saline breast implants do have a lower rate of capsular contracture than silicone breast implants.
- Activity – Your lifestyle can have an impact on the longevity of your breast implants. For example, women who are athletes usually endure more trauma to their breast implants than women who engage in moderate exercise. Dr. Broadway will take all of these factors into account when recommending the right size and type of breast implant for you.
- Poor surgical placement – So many factors in breast augmentation surgery can affect the structural integrity of your breast implants. Having your implants placed by an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon can make all the difference in the quality of your results.
Why Choose Dr. Broadway?
As a triple board-certified plastic surgeon – one of a select few surgeons who have received such a certification – Denver plastic surgeon Dr. David Broadway is not only fully capable of helping you meet your cosmetic goals, he is also dedicated to providing you with high-quality, long-lasting results.
Before your surgery, Dr. Broadway will discuss all of the factors that will affect your breast augmentation in detail, including:
- Breast implant type
- Breast implant size
- Breast implant placement options
- Breast augmentation incision options
By using proven surgical techniques and helping you thoroughly evaluate your options ahead of time, Dr. Broadway can avoid many of the potential complications associated with breast augmentation, helping you enjoy the results of your surgery for decades to come.
If you have further questions about breast implants, please contact us today to schedule a personal consultation. Dr. David Broadway serves breast augmentation patients throughout Denver, Colorado.
Lone Tree 9777 S. Yosemite Street, Suite 200, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Cherry Creek North 255 S. Detroit Street, Suite 200 Denver 80206