{"id":13931,"date":"2026-11-10T21:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmatiasek.at\/?post_type=behandlungen&p=13931"},"modified":"2026-11-10T21:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:21:10","slug":"brustimplantatwechsel-wien","status":"publish","type":"behandlungen","link":"https:\/\/drmatiasek.at\/en\/treatments\/brustimplantatwechsel-wien\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast implant replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"

By deciding on a breast augmentation, many women fulfil a long-held wish for more femininity or a more harmonious body image. Over the years, however, personal expectations can change, just like the body itself. Perhaps the implants no longer feel right, or symptoms arise that require medical clarification. In such cases, replacing the breast implants may be advisable or even necessary.<\/p>\n

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What is a breast implant replacement?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

A breast implant replacement means that implants which have already been inserted are removed and replaced with new ones. This may be necessary for medical reasons, for example in the event of complications or damage, or for aesthetic reasons, if you are no longer satisfied with the shape, size or position of your implants. The procedure is often also combined with a breast lift in order to additionally shape the breast and adapt it to the new circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

How long do breast implants last?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Modern silicone implants are very durable and can often remain in the body for many years without any problems. They have a stable, thick-walled shell that prevents the silicone gel from leaking even in the event of minor damage. A routine replacement is therefore no longer automatically necessary after ten years, as was often recommended in the past.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, it is worth attending regular check-ups, particularly with older implants. This is because some models, especially older generations or manufacturers and brands that are no longer on the market, such as PIP or Natrelle, are more susceptible to damage. Even if you have no symptoms, it is important to consider a medical examination if you notice changes such as hardening, asymmetries or a feeling of tightness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

When is a breast implant replacement necessary?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

The reasons for an implant replacement are as individual as the patients themselves. Sometimes it is about health, sometimes about how you feel in your body.<\/p>\n

A replacement is medically necessary, for example, in the case of:<\/p>\n