Implants don’t last forever, the current generation of silicone implants that we have probably last about ten years. At some point the shell of the implant will rupture and then the shape of the implant collapses. Mostly it’s contained within the scar capsule that the body has made around the implant, so the silicone jelly is all contained, but it distorts the shape. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable and patients don’t like the feel of it. Often if we think that’s happened we will get an ultrasound scan, and if the ultrasound scan says the implants ruptured then we’ll recommend more surgery to take the implant out and place a new implant. Every patient having breast augmentation has to face that complication, because if you have implants for long enough they will rupture eventually.
