Breast Augmentation

Q:

I had subpectoral silicone implants placed in 1990. I was able to nurse twins for five months in 1999. I've recently heard that implants should be changed after 15 years. Is this true? I'm still happy with mine and do not notice any obvious problems. My mammograms and ultrasounds have been negative except for benign cysts. I had one MRI of them years ago which was fine at the time. What do you recommend?

A:

There is no "scheduled maintenance" for breast implants. Patients should have regular breast exams, mammography, ultrasound or MRI, as recommended by her treating physicians.

Answered by: Richard A. D'Amico, M.D., FACS
Englewood, NJ

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