The Lifecycle of Breast Implants: What You Need to Know

We have put in many thousands of breast implants over the past 40 years! When breast implants were first introduced in the 1970s, the prevailing belief was that they would last a lifetime. In retrospect, this assumption was overly optimistic. Implants are, in essence, thin-walled silicone shells filled with either saline or silicone gel. Over time, due to constant motion within the body, wear and tear are inevitable—much like tires on a vehicle eventually need replacing.