Recommendations
YOUR FIFTH YEAR
• A five-year post surgery follow-up is required to assess the condition of your implants. This consists of a physical examination and an MRI. However, please contact your plastic surgeon at any time with your concerns or for needed follow-up. If you move, be sure to ask your current surgeon for a recommendation or find a new surgeon through: www.plasticsurgery.org or www.surgery.org.
Remember, breast implants are not lifetime devices.
If your implants should rupture, or you suspect an implant is leaking, call your plastic surgeon as soon as possible.
Your body will change with age. The appearance of your breasts will change too. You may wish to have your implants replaced or to undergo revision surgery to help maintain your appearance throughout life.
CHECK LIST
• All breast implant patients should have follow-up examinations at least annually after the first postoperative year
• Make sure your plastic surgeon provides you with a clear explanation of why routine follow-up visits are important
• Verify that you will be receiving reminders about follow-up appointments
• If you have moved, or live a distance away, please find a local plastic surgeon for follow-up
• The patient must take responsibility for follow-up breast implant visits to ensure optimum results from the point-of-view of the physician
