How often do you need replacement?!

Hi, I have my op on the 13 of March! My pc told ME I wouldn’t need another op or replacement for 35-40 years with these new implants… Does anyone else know more? I don’t want them if I have to replace every few years xx

Hi Rosie, they told me that it’s all individual and they can’t predict how long they last. My surgeon said 10-15 years people generally have them changed. A number of factors can also lessen the time such as weight gain, weight loss and pregnancy. He also said that its a lifetime commitment as you do have to get them changed. But as I said earlier it all depends on the individual xx

Hi hun theres no guarantee how long they will last it varies hope this helps x

I think that’s the worrying part, getting them replaced and not knowing where u will be in 10-15 years time. Could be jobless or in a different country.

Makes me worry a bit :s x

What u could do is when u get them start saving just little amounts so when and if it comes to it u have the money there ready x

That’s a really off putting thing for me. What happens if you do get pregnant? I’m only 21 and will probably have children in 3 years!? Xxx

Why can’t we all be blessed with lovely boobs? Ha! Plus prices will be going up xx

This probably doesn’t help but my PC showed me the implants they use and told me unless they rupture/complications they’ll not need replacing as they now have about 10 layers compared to a normal NHS implant which only has around 3-5 layers… Might be something we should all maybe ask again! xo

My surgeon said every 20 years, he thinks at that point there old and if you have the money you might aswell get them changed! Suppose it just depends if you want them changed because I thought they were meant to be lifetime implants? It’s definitly a commitment xxx

This is the only thing that worries me. My pc said 25-30 years but what happens when your 60? Just take them out ? Or up to you I guess! I just think 10 years is a lot. I know these are new and better than nhs xx

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