Can silicone gel permeate through the implant shell?
In contrast to previous generations of implants only negligible traces of gel can be found in the connective tissue capsule. This is due to the significantly improved quality of the implant shells and the gel consistency. What gel traces permeate remain within the connective tissue capsule. > How long does an implant last? Each host organism shows an individual reaction to a foreign body. Therefore, no rule exists which precisely says how long an implant will last. Data can be gained from medical studies published in the past. These have shown an average life span of 10 years for breast implants in general. Due to the improvements of modern implant technology, a longer life span is expected of the current implants. Of course, particularly younger patients must bear in mind that a possible exchange of implants could be necessary in the future, irrelevant of the fact which type of implant is used. > How often after the operation should a check-up take place? The implant should be control
