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Can you tell me if you had a breast implant how many years did it last before it ruptured?
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Variable: Many breast implants never rupture. Others seem to rupture relatively early, within a few months. No simple way to predict... If your implants are doing ok then keep doing what you are doing.
Answered 3/24/2014
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Hello! Breast implants typically last 10-15 years. Ruptures may occur earlier, either due to severe impact or trauma to the breasts. Therefore, it is important that you watch for discomfort, pain, or a persistent loss of sensation in the breasts.
Answered 11/9/2021
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