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Over 40 years of expert care

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Over 40 years of expert care

Best UK Group & 5 star reviews

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How long will my breast implants last and when should I replace them?

"What’s the lifespan of my breast implants and should I replace them?". As a leading provider of cosmetic breast for over 40 years, this is a question frequently ask of our Breast Surgeons.

The of a breast implant is around 10 – 15 years. This is why our surgeons you or replacing your implants around this time frame. It is never for breast implants to last a .

Today’s breast implants, however, tend to last for longer than 10 years. The of people with breast do not find they run into issues as they age with their implants, and many have their breast implants for decades without any issues.

But overall, the older your implants are – the more at risk you are of such as implant .

Breast implants do not need to be replaced after 10 years if everything else is fine and you are still happy with them. We do that you have a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to discuss your implants – they may refer you to your local breast clinic for an MRI or Ultrasound scan which can check the quality of your implants.

Breast implants that are 20 years old are most likely the end of their best life. There is no requirement to remove them as a result of this. If you are not any to your breast then you may be fine to continue with them. What we do advise, however, is that after 20 years you should have an MRI scan. An MRI scan will be able to determine if your implant is intact and in the position still.

If it has been 20 years and you are some then it is best to return to your surgeon to seek breast implant removal or replacement.

If you have had breast implants for 30 years and are not experiencing any issues, then they have lasted very well. We would recommend seeing either your or a who in breast to the pros and cons of the implants.

At this stage, we recommend removing or replacing older implants as they are at a more increased risk of complications

The longer you have your breast in, you are more at risk of complications. This is why the is to have breast implants removed or after years.

These are based on a FDA report from 2011. The results of the report found that 20% of patients with implants additional or replacement surgery after 10 years. 80% of patients however did not need any additional surgery after 10 years.

In most cases, we will recommend that all who have had their implants for a number of years should have a scan to check their .

There are two types of scan we having to check the integrity of your breast implants and these include an MRI scan or an Ultrasound scan.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is the best type of scan you can get for your breast implants. It has the sensitivity and specificity to detect such as rupture [3]. The scan involves laying on a which is then moved inside the circular scanner which is via a in a room.

An ultrasound (USS) scan can also be used to detect any issues with breast . The scan is carried out by applying gel to the area being and then a probe is placed on the area.

To book an MRI or scan to check on your implants, you can either go to your surgeon or GP. They will both be able to refer you to a local breast clinic to book an appointment for this scan. Another other option is to seek an MRI or Ultrasound scan privately which will cost on £350.

A mammogram scan looks at the density of the breast tissue and is predominantly used for at lumps in the breast. It is not suitable for looking at the integrity of breast implants.

A mammogram scan can be on someone with implants however, you will just need to let the person performing the scan know so they can adjust the way that they do the .

At The Clinic, we have a variety of breast implant removal options to suit all patients.

All breast implants have a free lifetime warranty with the manufacturer. However, lifetime is often concerning the of a breast implant which is 10 years. The terms and conditions of these warranties will provide you with more information on what is covered and how long for.

Whist silicone breast tend to be more resilient than saline breast implants, the overall suggested lifetime for both implants is years.

In the UK, you are more likely to have a Breast Enlargement with a silicone implant.

At The Clinic, our surgeons only offer silicone breast .

Breast implants on last years. After this time, you should consider getting them or replaced. If you are experiencing no issues with your after 10+ years, it is still best to seek advice from your plastic and have an MRI scan.

It is our excellent for patient care and patient safety that makes The Private Clinic a leader in the .

From the first consultation through to your aftercare. We have some of the most and in the industry as part of our breast implant removal team including:

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• , MD&Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng), Chir Plast (Hons), MicroSurg (Hons), ORL (H&N) GMC Number:
  
• , MBBS, MD & Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng). GMC Number:
  
• , MA(Cantab), MB BChir, MSEd, FRCS. GMC Number :
  
• , MD. GMC Number:
  
• , MD, MPhil, MBChB, MRCS, MFFLM, FRCS (Plast). GMC Number:
  
• , MBChb, MRCS (Glas), FRCS (Plast), GMC Number:
  
• , BSC (Hons), MBCHB, MRCS, PGCERTMEDED, TRT Overview FRCS(Plast). GMC Number:
  
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• , MBBS, MS (Gen surgery), MRCS, MCh (Plastic surgery), FRCS (Plastic surgery), GMC Number:
  

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The Private Clinic is a multi award winning medical group with clinics located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ in offering the best in advanced minimally invasive non surgical treatments and expert led procedures in our and . Our surgeons are all registered with and we are regulated by the . The CQC is an regulator for health and social care in England. Last review March 10th 2023.

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