Breast Implant Warranty Only Going to Cover One Implant?

asked 2 years ago by milehighcity in colorado
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: revision, warranty

I recently went and had a consultation with a doctor on my breast augmentation revision. I had breast implants back in 2001. My left implant has deflated and the warranty is going to cover $1200.00 for fees, but they don't cover both. How can I find out myself if this is correct? Why would I want to replace only one and have to come back and do the same thing again to the other side? Please help.

6 answers to Breast Implant Warranty Only Going to Cover One Implant?

What does breast implant warranty cover?

Hi Milehighcity. Your question is very logical. Both implant companies, Inamed (Allergan) and Mentor offer warranties which vary slightly. For Mentor implants placed before May 1, 2005 the standard warranty covers 5 years, $1200 for out of pocket expenses and lifetime product replacement, for the deflated implant only. The enhanced warranty, which you would of had to purchase for $125, covers 10 years, $2200 for out of pocket and lifetime replacement. As far as I know, it does not... more

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

drpfeifer.com

Breast Implant replacement policy

The implant replacement policy will vary from when you had your surgery and if you have or purchased what they refer to as the extended policy. The standard policy allows replacement of the deflated implant only and variably there can be a monetary stipend up to $1,200 in some cases. If it has been longer that 10 years, the stipend tends to go away. If you have an extended warranty, this will usually allow for 2 new implants and possibly double the money described previously. Each patient... more

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

Warranty is not insurance

The warranty genrally provides for a free replacement, sometimes even for the opposite breast, depending on the actual warranty. It also provides for a certain dollar reimbursement. What you use it for (anesthsiologist, operating room, surgeon fee) is up to you. It is a dollar amount warranty, not a service warranty.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Coverage

Thank you for your question. In the event of a qualifying deflation of a saline filled breast implants or rupture of a silicone gel breast implant, they will replace the product free of charge (for the lifetime of the patient). Regarding the financial assistance to return to the operating room to replace the implant -The breast implant companies offer financial assistance within 10 years from the date of implantation. The assistance includes $1200 stipend to help... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Implant warranty

The best way to figure out your specific warranty program( I can never figure these things out?) is to contact the company directly. They should have your records and be able to guide you.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon