Does the Extended Implant Warranty Cover All Costs?

asked 1 year ago by octoberbday in Bethesda, MD
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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My right implant has leaked. I have had the implants for over 5 years and no serious trama or force to cause the leak. I bought the extended warranty. I know it covers the implant but is the $2400 Enough to pay for the operating room and surgical fees? I plan to use the same dr that did the operation. Any help is appreciated

5 answers to Does the Extended Implant Warranty Cover All Costs?

Covering the cost of surgery

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 $2200-$2400 (since you have... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Implant warranty

The extended warranty will cover the cost of the implants and possibly part of the fee for the facility but will not cover the surgeon's fee.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will warranty financial assistance cover all vosts.

Your best bet is to approach the surgeon and ask him or her if they are willing to accept the reimbursed amount as payment in full.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant warranty

Every surgeon may have a slightly different revision policy when it comes to a rupture. For my patients, in the situation of a straightforward rupture, (fixing what is broken), no other cosmetic desires--the $2400 ends up covering the cost. However, the patient is responsible for paying up front, and gets reimbursed by the company. The cost for surgery and your responsibilities can vary considerably, depending on many factors including location, physician, operating room and... more

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

Extended Implant Warranty Coverage

Whether or not your extended implant warranty will cover all of the costs associated with replacement is dependent upon the costs for anesthesia, facility, etc. In my practice, you would not have any out-of-pocket expenses. You should check with your surgeon to see what the charges would be in your area which are generally significantly higher than in Louisville.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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