The materials used in the composition of breast implants suffer a natural wear and tear over time, which will indicate their replacement in the future.

It can not be predicted how long a breast implant will last, its duration depends on many factors that make this prediction impossible.

It is important the daily self-examination and the annual medical review to determine the status of the implants, and thus determine when they should be replaced. It is important to be aware of symptoms such as chronic pain, change in the consistency or shape of the breasts, changes in skin color and alterations in sensitivity which indicates the medical review to determine the need for change.

Do not forget to keep the information about your breast implants in a safe place such as brand, volume, date of insertion, surgical & technique; This information will be very useful for your surgeon.