Do breast implants last a lifetime?
Anything is possible, but in general, the answer to this question is no. In fact, breast implant manufacturers such as Mentor and McGhan state that implants are not considered lifetime devices. The chances of having at least one more surgery in your lifetime are pretty high. However, there are women who have had implants for 20+ years, and have never had a problem. The average life expectancy of a breast implant is 16 years, according to the IOM (Institute of Medicine).
