This blog post is by Michelle from Denver, Colorado. She had breast augmentation years ago and is now considering a revision surgery. This article includes her research and discussion on the topic.
Do breast implants really need to be replaced every ten years?
Breast implants do not have an expiration date and there is no requirement to have 
them replaced at ten years. However, according to the Institute of Medicine, the average life expectancy of a breast implant is 16 years. FDA studies of silicone breast implants suggest that most implants last 7-12 years. However, some breast implants clearly last much longer. So, there really is no definitive recommendation. Speaking for myself, I am at 25 years and counting. My breast implants have far outlasted my marriage!
According to an article by the FDA, “breast implants do not last forever. If you decide to get breast implants, you will likely need additional surgeries on your breasts over your lifetime due to rupture, other complications or unacceptable cosmetic outcomes.” According to The National Research Center for Women & Families, “the likelihood of rupture increases every year.”
But as long as the breast implant is intact and you are not experiencing any complications, there is no real need to have a breast implant revision. After 25 years, I am not experiencing any major complications or significant positioning problems, even after two pregnancies and breastfeeding, however I am considering breast implant replacement. I want to be proactive and avoid any complications, but I also want to benefit from new technology and use this opportunity to achieve a new look…
