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.
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