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According to the FDA, breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, but they also don’t necessarily have an expiration date. They need to be replaced only if they break, and they are not that fragile. They can handle hundreds of pounds of pressure, which is why a mammogram – which can apply up to 50 pounds – doesn’t harm them.
Through the years, manufacturers have increased the strength of the implant shell. On average, less than 3 percent of implants rupture or deflate.

If you’ve been considering breast implants, we’re sure you have a lot of questions. Questions like “How often do breast implants need to be replaced?” along with “How often do breast implants leak?”
For all of those questions, the short answer is: It varies. Breast implant longevity depends somewhat on the patient’s body and lifestyle, somewhat on the surgeon and implant type, and somewhat on chance. Here we’ve compiled more detailed answers that may help bring to light any uncertainties faced in the decision-making process of implants.
When Do Breast Implants Need to Be Replaced?
A common misconception is that breast implants need to be replaced or lifted every few years. Breast implants last longer than you may think. Which means: There is no reason to plan on having major surgery every few years for the rest of your life!
The reality of implants is that you should be aware that you may have one or two follow-up surgeries in your lifetime. It’s not a given, but it is better to be prepared for the possibility than to be surprised when you experience a complication or dissatisfaction with your implants.
When it comes to the “average lifespan” of implants, there are no guarantees. On average, the majority of implants last 10-20 years without complications. Recent FDA reports indicate that about 20% of women will have their breast implants repaired or replaced within 10 years of the original surgery.
How Often Do Breast Implants Leak?
As with all types of surgery, complications from breast implants vary widely. A common complication is a leaky or ruptured implant. When this happens, reparative surgery is not medically urgent or even necessary, but is performed for obvious cosmetic reasons.
Whether you are considering saline or silicone implants, the difference for how noticeable a leak is varies. Learn more about the difference between silicone and saline implants.

Please contact our office to find out more about breast implants at (817) 473-2120.  You can also visit our website at www.MarkBisharaMD.com.
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Según la FDA, los implantes mamarios no se consideran dispositivos de por vida, pero también no necesariamente tienen una fecha de caducidad. Ellos necesitan ser reemplazados sólo si se rompen, y que no son tan frágiles. Ellos pueden manejar cientos de libras de presión, por lo que una mamografía – que puede aplicar hasta 50 libras – no perjudicarles.
A través de los años, los fabricantes han aumentado la resistencia de la cubierta del implante. En promedio, menos del 3 por ciento de los implantes se rompen o se desinfle.
Si usted ha estado considerando los implantes mamarios, estamos seguros de que tienes un montón de preguntas. Preguntas como “¿Con qué frecuencia los implantes mamarios deben ser sustituidos?”, Junto con “¿Con qué frecuencia se escapan los implantes mamarios?”
Por todas esas preguntas, la respuesta corta es: Varía. Breast longevidad del implante depende de alguna manera en el cuerpo y estilo de vida del paciente, tanto en el tipo de cirujano y el implante, y algo en el azar. Aquí hemos recopilado respuestas más detalladas que pueden ayudar a sacar a la luz cualquier incertidumbre que enfrentan en el proceso de toma de decisiones de los implantes.
¿Cuándo los implantes mamarios que ser reemplazado?
Un error común es que los implantes mamarios deben ser sustituidos o levantado cada pocos años. Los implantes de senos duran más de lo que piensa. Lo que significa: No hay razón para planear en tener una cirugía mayor cada pocos años para el resto de tu vida!
La realidad de los implantes es que usted debe tener en cuenta que es posible que tenga una o dos cirugías de seguimiento en su vida. No es un hecho, pero es mejor estar preparado para la posibilidad de ser sorprendido cuando usted experimenta una complicación o insatisfacción con sus implantes.
Cuando se trata de la “vida media” de los implantes, no hay garantías. En promedio, la mayoría de los implantes últimos 10-20 años sin complicaciones. Los últimos informes de la FDA indican que alrededor del 20% de las mujeres tendrán sus implantes mamarios reparados o reemplazados dentro de los 10 años de la cirugía original.
¿Con qué frecuencia los implantes mamarios de fugas?
Como con todos los tipos de cirugía, las complicaciones de los implantes mamarios varían ampliamente. Una complicación frecuente es un implante que gotea o roto. Cuando esto sucede, la cirugía reparadora no es médicamente urgente o incluso necesario, pero se realiza por razones estéticas evidentes.
Si usted está considerando salinos o implantes de silicona, la diferencia de cómo perceptible una fuga varía. Obtenga más información sobre la diferencia entre los implantes de silicona y solución salina.
Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina para obtener más información sobre los implantes mamarios al (817) 473 a 2120. También puede visitar nuestro sitio web en www.MarkBisharaMD.com.

PATIENTS WHO REFER A FRIEND WHO GETS A BREAST AUGMENTATION CAN ALSO RECEIVE A FREE TREATMENT.

 

* Offer valid only for new BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) and LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% patients. For qualified augmentation patients only; only a doctor can determine who is an appropriate patient candidate for these prescription products. Patients have the ability to choose any physician of their choice. Terms and restrictions apply.
The SkinMedica® product described here is intended to meet the FDA’s definition of a cosmetic product, an article applied to the human body to cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness, and alter appearances. This cosmetic product is not intended to be a drug product to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Description: Natrelle® Gel—Discover the right one for you.
Description: Don’t miss out. Make an appointment today to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic Approved Uses and Important Safety Information below or click here
Also, if you refer a friend—
for a Natrelle® Gel breast augmentation, she is eligible to receive a free
BOTOX® Cosmetic or LATISSE®treatment.
Natrelle® Breast Implants Important Information- Who may get breast implants (INDICATIONS)?
Natrelle® Breast Implants are indicated for women for the following:

Breast augmentation for women at least 22 years old for silicone-filled implants.
Breast augmentation for women at least 18 years old for saline-filled implants.
Breast augmentation includes primary breast augmentation to increase breast size, as well as revision surgery to correct or improve the result of a primary breast augmentation surgery.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Who should NOT get breast implants (CONTRAINDICATIONS)?

Breast implant surgery should not be performed in women with active infection anywhere in their body, with existing cancer or pre-cancer of their breast who have not received adequate treatment for those conditions, and women who are currently pregnant or nursing.
What else should I consider (WARNINGS)?
Breast implants are not lifetime devices or necessarily a one-time surgery. You may experience unacceptable dimpling, puckering, wrinkling, or other cosmetic changes of the breast, which may be permanent. Breast implants may affect your ability to produce milk for breastfeeding. Silicone-filled implants may rupture without symptoms. MRI examinations 3 years after surgery and then 2 years after can detect ruptures. Symptoms of a ruptured implant may be hard knots or lumps surrounding the implant or in the armpit, change or loss of size or shape of the breast or implant, pain, tingling, swelling, numbness, burning or hardening. Talk to your doctor about removing ruptured implants. Inform any other doctor if you have implants.

THIS INFORMATION IS BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY OF DR. MARK BISHARA AND THE PARAGON PLASTIC SURGERY & MED SPA IN MANSFIELD AND SOUTHLAKE, TX. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OUR OFFICE AT (817) 473-2120 OR SEE THE PATIENT BROCHURES AT

www.allergan.com/labeling/usa.htm or call the Allergan Product Support line at 1-800-433-8871.

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Patients who refer a friend who gets a breast augmentation can also receive a free treatment.

 

* Offer valid only for new BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) and LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% patients. For qualified augmentation patients only; only a doctor can determine who is an appropriate patient candidate for these prescription products. Patients have the ability to choose any physician of their choice. Terms and restrictions apply.
The SkinMedica® product described here is intended to meet the FDA’s definition of a cosmetic product, an article applied to the human body to cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness, and alter appearances. This cosmetic product is not intended to be a drug product to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

Description: Natrelle® Gel—Discover the right one for you.
Description: Don’t miss out. Make an appointment today to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic Approved Uses and Important Safety Information below or click here
Also, if you refer a friend—
for a Natrelle® Gel breast augmentation, she is eligible to receive a free
BOTOX® Cosmetic or LATISSE®treatment.
Natrelle® Breast Implants Important Information
Who may get breast implants (INDICATIONS)?
Natrelle® Breast Implants are indicated for women for the following:

Breast augmentation for women at least 22 years old for silicone-filled implants.
Breast augmentation for women at least 18 years old for saline-filled implants.
Breast augmentation includes primary breast augmentation to increase breast size, as well as revision surgery to correct or improve the result of a primary breast augmentation surgery.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Who should NOT get breast implants (CONTRAINDICATIONS)?

Breast implant surgery should not be performed in women with active infection anywhere in their body, with existing cancer or pre-cancer of their breast who have not received adequate treatment for those conditions, and women who are currently pregnant or nursing.
What else should I consider (WARNINGS)?
Breast implants are not lifetime devices or necessarily a one-time surgery. You may experience unacceptable dimpling, puckering, wrinkling, or other cosmetic changes of the breast, which may be permanent. Breast implants may affect your ability to produce milk for breastfeeding. Silicone-filled implants may rupture without symptoms. MRI examinations 3 years after surgery and then 2 years after can detect ruptures. Symptoms of a ruptured implant may be hard knots or lumps surrounding the implant or in the armpit, change or loss of size or shape of the breast or implant, pain, tingling, swelling, numbness, burning or hardening. Talk to your doctor about removing ruptured implants. Inform any other doctor if you have implants.

This information is brought to you courtesy of Dr. Mark Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Mansfield and Southlake, TX. For more information call our office at (817) 473-2120 or see the Patient Brochures at

www.allergan.com/labeling/usa.htm or call the Allergan Product Support line at 1-800-433-8871.

Allergan Privacy Policy