Can I Extend my Breast Implant Warranty?

Typically implant warranties can only be extended within 45 days of implantation by contacting the company. The company is located on the card.

Most implant companies offer an extended warranty for their breast implants. Typically soon after your breast augmentation the doctors office would provide you with paperwork to apply and pay for an extended warranty. Typically the fee charged by the implant company is $100. The benefit of the extended warranty is not only the duration of coverage. In addition the best warranties allow for replacement of both implants if one fails and repeat surgery is required. this is a major benefit.... more

Hi, in the US the implants usually come with a basic warranty. For an extended warranty, you are required to pay a small fee. This can help you to secure funds for revisional surgery in the event of implant rupture, etc. I would recommend contacting your implant company directly to see if you are still eligible for the warranty, as this is generally purchased prior to surgery. You should have been given a card after surgery with your date of surgery, implant serial number, and... more

Dear Lilly, I believe the warranty is 5 years on the saline implants with the ability to buy an extra 5 years for 120.00. This will give you $1200.00 towards the exchange (for OR and Anesthesia Fees) and free replacement of the implant (Mentor used to give 2 implants Inamed 1 but I believe they are both 2 now) for life. You could buy the extra 5 years which gave you $2400.00 for the second 5 years for the exchange. The silicone implants had a 10 year warranty automatically with $1200.00 the... more

Each manufacturer has a slightly differnt warranty policy. I am not sure about an extended warranty. The best way to find out is to go the manufacturer's website. 

Hi Lilly. Both of the major manufacturers in the U.S. offer a lifetime replacement warranty on their implants, and will allow a certain amount of time (usually 10 years) where they will give you financial assistance in case of rupture. There is no charge for that. For a little extra money, they will offer more financial coverage for you in case of rupture, and one company announced a recent increase in that amount. Your PS should have information about these programs.

We are pleased with the cooperation of manufacturers in this regard. Should the untimely rupture or deflation of an implant present itself, usually at the worst possible time, we have been satisfied with company support for standard and extended warranty programs. This is a huge investment for consumers. It is strongly recommended that the extended program be used. The small fee for this is worthwhile. The review of warranty information by Dr. Yates is deeply appreciated for all those... more

Breast implants are a significant investment, and one that can last for a very long time, hopefully a lifetime. Breast implants can fail for a number of reasons and many have to be replaced. The manufacturers of breast implants have provided excellent "warranties" for their implants so that in the event a replacement is necessary because of failure of the implant due to rupture or deflation, the patient is covered financially. It is important that patients understand that there... more