The lifetime of breast implants differ from one patient to other. The breast implants are generally 10 year guaranteed and after 10 years, if there is no necessity, there is no need for a breast implant change surgery.

The patient should be informed of the material&size&shape&brand which would be used during the procedure. The improper choice of size&shape&material may cause pain and or an unaesthetic outcome or posture disorders. This shortens the lifetime of the implant.

Capsular contracture is the most common reason for breast implant revision surgery. The cause of this issue is dependent on the body system. The body can have a reaction to a foreign object(the implant) and after the body detects it, it would isolate that object and provide a barrier in between. This has advantages and disadvantages. This capsule keeps the breast intact and in its place, however as a disadvantage is that the capsule might become harder and contract the breast. This might also cause deformity and pain. This has nothing to do with the skills of the surgeon and this can happen to any patient and this is just a reaction of the body which can never be predicted.