Why Some Women Choose to Replace Their Breast Implants

Breast implants aren’t necessarily a lifelong decision. Over time, many women decide to replace or remove implants for reasons as personal as the original choice to get them. 

At Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor, Maryland, Dr. Michael Chiaramonte helps women through that process, whether they’re looking for a change in size, style, or feel.

Shifting Aesthetic Preferences

What feels right at one stage of life might not feel the same years later. Some women choose to replace or remove their implants not because something is wrong, but because their preferences have changed. They may want a smaller size, a different shape, or a more natural look that better fits who they are now. 

This kind of decision is personal, and it often reflects a broader shift in how someone wants to feel in their body, not just how they want to look.

Changes in the Body Over Time

Even when implants are still in good shape, your body may change around them. Pregnancy, weight loss or gain, menopause, or natural aging can affect skin elasticity and breast tissue. As a result, implants that once felt proportionate may no longer sit the same. 

In these cases, some women consider revision surgery, a size adjustment, or adding a lift to better match the way their body has evolved.

Updating Implants After a Decade or More

Even if there’s nothing wrong, you may want to replace your implants simply because of how long you’ve had them. Breast implants aren’t designed to last a lifetime, and while many hold up well, most manufacturers recommend keeping an eye on them after about 10 years. Saline and silicone implants typically last between 10 to 20 years, but that can vary from person to person. 

Replacing older implants is just part of maintaining your results.

Complications or Health Concerns 

Some women choose to replace their implants due to issues like rupture, shifting, rippling, or capsular contracture. These complications can cause discomfort or affect appearance over time.

Others consider replacement for health-related reasons, such as concerns about textured implants or symptoms sometimes referred to as breast implant illness. While these situations are less common, they’re important to bring up during a consultation.

Discuss Implant Replacement With Dr. Chiaramonte

Many women revisit their implant decisions as their goals or needs change. To talk with Dr. Chiaramonte about breast implant replacement, call Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor at 301-567-6767 to schedule a consultation.