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Many women wonder just how long their breast implants will last. Although the general consensus is that implants are said to last approximately 7 to 12 years on average, there is no set expiration to expect. I have met women who have had implants for over 20 years, and still others who had deflations within 6 months. I have a friend who had to replace her breast implants a few months after her surgery because of a faulty valve, not because of an issue with the shell. Anything is possible.
The manufacturer has a predetermined fill ratio for each implant. Many surgeons choose to optimally fill (not the same as overfilling per se, but in truth the implants are “overfilled” past the manufacturer’s recommendations) to enhance the life expectancy of an implant. Optimally filling an implant is believed to keep the chest compressions and normal wear and tear down to a minimum. Ask if your doctor fills optimally above the manufacturer’s recommended volume.
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