8 Yr Old McGhan Implants Deflated, How Do I Choose What Type of Implant to Replace them With?

are there any studies that have shown why one is better than the other. Also, I am now considering the new silicone gel implant, how safe is the silicone implant now. I am 5'3" 116 lbs and currently have a 360cc implant filled to 390cc and would like to go bigger but still look proportioned.

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by carlyanne in Virginia Beach, VA

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McGhan implants

This company is called Allergan now, if your implants were inserted in the US, you are covered by their warranty, you need to find out their serial number, it will be in the card given to you after your surgery, if you do not have that, then you will need the operative report, your doctor can get that for you. Any board certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you in the process. Because of this it will be better for you to continue with Allergan, you may or may not obtain monetary... more

Exchanging deflated saline implants

I am a big believer in gel implants. These have ben approved by the FDA and studies validate their safety and effectiveness. Of the different manufacturers I have had the best experience with Mentor implants, although your surgeon will have an opinion based on his/her won experience with the manufacturer.

Breast implant revision/sizing

Thank you for the question. Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentationrevision surgery depends on several factors:  1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal.   2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For... more

8 Yr Old McGhan Implants Deflated, How Do I Choose What Type of Implant to Replace them With

The McGhan corporation was purchased by the Allergan corporation and renamed its implants Natrelle. You McGhan implants have a lifetime warranty. They will be replaced without charge with any size Natrelle implants as long as you can prove you had those implants (by sending the explanted implants for inspection back to Allergan). If you purchased the extended warranty at the time of your surgery, Allergan will also pay you up to 2,400 dollars to the cost of having the implants exchanged... more

8 Yr Old McGhan Implants Deflated, How Do I Choose What Type of Implant to Replace them With?

Your questions are very personal and best answered in an in person evaluation with a boarded PS in your area.

Implant deflation

I think the Allergan or Mentor implants are about the same. It ends up often being surgeon preference.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant Deflation at 8 Years

Sorry for your implant deflation. It is frustrating to deal with and is one of the downsides of saline implants. But it does give you the oportunity to improve the shape, appearance and feel of your implants. Since your deflation occurred within the first 10 years after placement , you will be eligible for some financial support from McGhan (now called Allergan). Much extensive research has been done by the implant companies in the United States to... more