Science Writer · Editorial staff
Mateo Aldous
Specializes in myth-checking common claims about breast augmentation against the published literature.
3 stories by Mateo Aldous
Myth Check · 5 min · Mateo Aldous
The 10-Year Rule: Do Breast Implants Really Expire?
The idea that implants must be swapped out every decade is one of the most repeated claims in aesthetic surgery. Here is what the devices actually do over time, and when replacement genuinely matters.
August 3, 2026
Myth Check · 4 min · Mateo Aldous
No, Breast Implants Do Not Expire at 10 Years: What the Data Actually Says About Replacement
The 10-year replacement rule is one of the most repeated claims in breast augmentation. Here is where the number came from, what device studies actually show, and the signs that genuinely warrant reoperation.
August 1, 2026
Advances · 7 min · Mateo Aldous
Advances in breast augmentation
Better implants, imaging, and technique are improving outcomes.
April 6, 2026