04/26/2026
Years ago, patients were told they’d need to replace implants every 10 years. With today’s advanced, highly cohesive silicone implants, that’s no longer the case. If you’re happy with your results and there’s no issue, there’s no set expiration date.
That said, there are reasons someone may choose an implant exchange:
• Changes in your body over time (aging, weight loss, pregnancy)
• Wanting a different size or shape
• Implant rupture or deflation
• Capsular contracture (hardening around the implant)
• Shifting, asymmetry, or rippling
An implant exchange can refresh your results, restore symmetry, and give you a more natural look that fits where you are now.
Bottom line: you don’t need to replace implants on a schedule, only when your body or goals change.