What are the risks of having an implant inside me?

All implants have a limit on their lifespan. It is difficult to say exactly what this is and the rule of ‘every 10 years they need to be changed’ isn’t necessarily true. However over time the risk of rupture and tightening of the scar around the implant (the capsule) becomes more likely, which can mean operations to change the implants or simply remove them.

Please use the breast augmentation awareness tool below for further information.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cosmetic-breast-augmentation-risk-awareness-tool