A: No. The silicone shell does wear out with time. Implants do require replacement every 12 to 15 years. It is a bit like a tire requiring a change after a certain amount of miles. If you decide to have implants removed permanently, this can be accomplished but will require additional surgery to tighten the skin and breast tissue which have stretched to accommodate the implants.
Breast implants are usually made of a silicone shell and filled with normal saline, the substance that makes up 98 percent of our bodies. The silicone used for the shell is similar to that in artificial hips, knees and intravenous catheters used in the hospital every day