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If my Saline Breast Implant is Overfilled, Will the Manufacturer's Warranty Be Voided?

At my post-op appt yesterday, I learned the fill volumes of my Mentor smooth round mod plus saline implants: Left - 375 filled to 450cc & Right - 375 filled to 475cc. The right side volume exceeds the manufacturer's recommended max fill value by 25cc, so I'm concerned that the manufacturer's warranty might be voided. Should I address this with my doctor? I'm satisfied with my overall look and size, so I don't want to cause a confrontation. What are my options at this point?

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12 Doctor Answers | Asked by blueyes321 in Little Rock, AR

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The Fill Of A Breast Implant Has No Bearing On The Warranty.

To the best of my knowledge, how much a saline breast implant is filled to has no bearing on the manufacturer's warranty. In replacing numerous saline breast implants that have deflated over the years, some which were overfilled, that was never an issue that was contested or even asked in getting implant replacements. I think for the sake of a 25cc overfill, which is common,you should have no concerns.

Questions about the implant warranty

This is a good question. To my knowledge overfilling of the implant will not void the manufacturers warranty. In your particular case the addition of 75 cc to 100 cc additional volume is a relatively common practice. One of the problems with overfilling the implants to a greater degree than recommended by the manufacturer makes the base diameter smaller and essentially makes the implant rounder. If you are satisfied with your result then that is the... more

Saline Overfills and Warantees

10% or so is not unreasonable overfill for saline implants. I have seen a patient from out of town who had overfilled implants and a deflation of one side. I sent back the implant after removal ,as required by the company for warranty free replacement and $ towards the surgery, and they covered it. They did send an accompanying form letter that lists overfill and underfill as possible culprits, but did cover the warranty. Best to ask the company yourself..they all... more

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Warranty is NOT voided by saline implant overfilling!

Please rest easy; overfilling is not only allowed, but recommended to minimize ripples and implant shell fold-flaws that develop over time, causing leakage and deflation (in saline implants). That is why the manufacturers of saline implants actually have recommended maximum fill volumes (above) the "size" of the implants. For a Mentor 300cc (moderate profile) implant, maximum recommended fill is 325cc, just under 9% "overfill." For a Mentor 300cc (moderate plus) implant maximum... more

Overfill of breast implants?

My experience using Mentor breast implants for the past 11 years, is that they have honored every instance of rupture via their warranty. Studies support that overfill generally does not increase the risks of a leak. Underfilling implants is the problem.I'm sure your PS would be more than happy to discuss this with you again and then you can decide if overfilling is still a good option for you. Best wishes - Dr. Aldo

Aldo Guerra, MD

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Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Saline Fill Volume Above Recommended Max - Manufacturer's Warranty?

I usually fill to the recommended max, but many other plastic surgeons I have worked with have overfilled. There have not been any cases of manufacturer warranty issues of which I am aware.

Saline #BreastImplant is Overfilled, Will the Manufacturer's Warranty Be Voided? ANS:

Not at all! It is very common to fill an implant beyond it's range and it does not void the warranty. The manufacturers do not want you underfilling an implant as this does create more stress folding with possible shell fracture....

Overfilling

I've never really understood why many doctors overfill the implants. If you are going for a narrower or more projected look just get a higher profile implant. Overfilling does not help with rippling as some people believe. But I have never heard of a warranty being voided for this reason so you shouldn't worry.

Implants and fill

Implant recommended volume is the recommended volume that the manufacturer sets to fill them. Sometimes surgeons over fill to balance volume discrepancies.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Saline Breast implant Warranty

Your Implants should still be covered for a deflated implant. Many doctors fill beyond the recommended fill volume.

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blueyes321
2 Dec 2012

Thank you all for your reassurance! I love my post-op size and look (even though they're still riding high), so I'm happy with my surgeon's decision regarding fill volume.

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