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A member asked:
I've had breast implants for twelve years-how long can i keep them in?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Long: Most breast implants, barring any complications, can stay in place for your life time.
Answered 3/23/2014
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Forever!: Breast implants don't have a shelf life- as long as you are happy with them, leave them alone. The only time to change them is when there is a problem with the implant (rupture/contracture/leak/deflation) or if you are ready for a change.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Forever: You can keep your breast implants in for as long as you would like as long as you are not having any issues with them. If there is a rupture then generally they need to be replaced.
Answered 5/21/2018
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