Breast Implant Q&A

Many women seek plastic surgery to get breast implants. You may need implants to correct your anatomy or you may desire them for cosmetic reasons. Regardless of your reason for choosing to get breast implants you probably have questions you need answered. The following is a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding breast implants.

Do breast implants last forever?

Breast implants will not last you the rest of your life. When you undergo breast augmentation surgery you should consider that you will need to have your implants replaced at some point in your life. Most experts agree that the average life span for a breast implant is about 16 years.

What breast implants are better, silicone or saline?

Saline implants are considered to be slightly safer by most experts, but at this point in time they are both readily available. That said, silicone implants are now much safer than they once were. In addition to this, they are more natural in appearance than saline implants.

Do breast implants interfere with mammograms?

Breast implants do have the ability to interfere with mammography testing. This is true with both saline implants and silicone implants. If you have breast implants your mammography technician will take extra films and make sure the films have come out clear before they will release you from testing.

How much do breast implants cost?

Breast implants are pricey whether you are getting saline implants or silicone implants. The average cost for breast implants is around $3,500 dollars. However, that may be greater or less depending on your geographic location, choice of cosmetic surgery center, and plastic surgery choices.

What is recovery like after breast implants?

In general, most women return to normal activity within a few days of having their procedure. Within one week they can return to work and within three they can return to exercise.