Modern silicone breast implants are designed to last over a decade. It is sometimes suggested that breast implants be exchanged every 10 years. However, if there is no issue or need to alter the implants, a replacement is not necessary. The risk of a breast implant rupture does increase by one percent each year. Therefore, it is important to see Dr. B if any changes occur or if there is a concern. Some implant manufacturers also offer lifetime warranties that include ruptures at any point after silicone breast augmentation surgery. However, this differs among companies and implants. Make sure to understand if your implants come with a warranty or not, and if so, what the warranty is.