Breast augmentation surgery is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S., with over 320,000 women getting the operation each year.
With the capacity to increase breast size, shape, and position, breast augmentation can improve confidence and make a woman feel more comfortable in her body.
However, with such a hugely popular surgery, it is essential to learn about the longevity and long-term impact of breast augmentation.
Most breast implants last anywhere between 10 to 20 years. The silicon or saline material is highly durable. However, some women decide to get their implants removed or replaced far earlier than this.
Many women choose to get breast implants in their 20s to fulfill their specific goals and ambitions. With time, a woman’s dreams and lifestyles change, often leading to a reassessment of her physical appearance.
As aesthetic ideals shift, many women seek a slimmer, fitter body shape, which moves away from the buxom breasts of the ‘90s, à la Pamela Anderson (who has since undergone breast implant removal).
However, breast implants, when removed, will result in deflated breasts.
As such, women who choose to remove their breast implants generally get breast lift surgery to reposition and reshape the breasts once they’ve had their implants removed.
If you are considering breast implants, it’s smart to talk with a woman who already has them and ask how she feels about the procedure many years later. Also, speak with your surgeon about the potential for changing the results if you have a change of heart in the future.
Reach out to Dr. Waltzman to get the best guidance possible regarding breast augmentation and breast revision at (562) 448-6100 or fill out our online form.
