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Post by Sahara1981 4th April 2014, 6:53 am

Do we have to change our implants at 10 years?

What happens if they rupture?  Is it poisonous etc
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Post by Charlii 4th April 2014, 8:03 am

You don't HAVE to change your implants at 10yrs, but its recommended to do so at 10-15. I believe its due to natural degradation of the materials, plus natural aging. You're also advised to get an MRI every 3yrs or so to check them for a silent rupture. You can get this done privately for around £200.

The material isn't poisonous to the human body. This is where the CE mark (FDA in US) comes in. It means its been strenuously tested to see whether its dangerous or carcinogenic to the human body. The newer implants hold their shape and don't leak, hence a 'silent' rupture, but sometimes it can cause aesthetic issues, as with Cookies story. Best practice is to get to know your boobs, check them regularly, and get them scanned every few years.
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Post by Sahara1981 4th April 2014, 10:47 am

Thank u charlli :-) given me loads to think about x
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Post by tinkerbell24 5th April 2014, 5:58 pm

Ive already started a fund as I just dont personally feel comfortable with having something inside me thats recommended to be chaanged

I will have an MRI scan to and see whats happening in there and if all is well lol

I plan atleast 2 more ops xx
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Post by lyn17p 6th April 2014, 4:27 pm

I had mine for 22 years. One had ruptured so were replaced, I had/haven't any symptoms and didn't know it was ruptured. No side effects at all. I hope these will last me now!
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Post by Sahara1981 6th April 2014, 4:35 pm

It was you Lyn that made me wonder! 
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Post by lyn17p 6th April 2014, 5:05 pm

My consultant said 15 years is probably the maximum time as general wear and tear kicks in. I had mine checked 10 years ago and they were fine. I think I pushed it to the limit at 22 years but I was more than happy with them. And seeing as I had them done so long ago, the quality was probably not as good as they are now. You've no need to think about it yet?
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Post by Sahara1981 6th April 2014, 6:01 pm

Yeah I know lol. But still do x
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Post by LuciaH 11th April 2014, 4:58 pm

A friend of mine has had hers in for 14 years now, and she gets them check every couple of years by having a MRI scan and so far so good. Xx
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