If you are not satisfied with your initial breast implants there could be a variety of reasons a patient may consider a breast implant exchange with a breast lift. Here are just a few reasons:

• Change in the appearance of your breast with age.
• Patient would like to change from a textured implant to a smoother implant.
• Patient would like to switch from a saline to silicone implant.
• Patient could be experiencing issues with tightness and discomfort in the chest cavity due to a capsular contracture.
• The patient may need a breast lift to address ptosis because of pregnancy, menopause, age, or a change in weight.

However, breast implants do not last forever. Assuming you are happy with your implants and experience no complications. Most patients can get at least 15 years out of your initial set of implants.

Complications that can arise from having a Breast Augmentation include:

• Swelling
• Rupture of the implants
• Harding around the initial capsule.
• Asymmetry