Breast Implants: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”
The phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is helpful both as a principle, and as a way to explain things when it comes to the replacement of breast implants. Many patients become under the assumption that their current breast implants will need to be removed and replaced after a certain number of years. There is no set timeline of the longevity of an implant. Some women have implants that last five, ten, fifteen and over twenty years. As long as your implants are intact, then there is no FDA or manufacturer recommendation to replace them. However, a woman may still seek to have a breast implant exchange surgery for a variety of other reasons.
Why consider having breast implant exchange surgery?
– A patient may feel that her implants no longer meet her aesthetic goals.
– Hardening of scar tissue surrounding the implant (capsular contracture) may develop and cause discomfort.
– Some women are simply interested in removing their saline-filled breast implants in exchange for the newer FDA approved silicone gel implants.
Regardless of reason, Dr. Alexander is experienced in the removal and replacement of breast implants. His office is located in Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Contact Dr. Alexander & Co. at 702-242-6776 for your consultation appointment.