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Warranty for Saline and Silicone Implants?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: saline implants, silicone implant, warranty

Hello.I am planning to have a mastopexy with augmentation.I chose saline(high profile)versus silicone.I know the pros and cons for both but,as far as concern the warranty,how long do they usually last without the need for new implants? Further,after the warranty has expired and there are no problems,is it necessary to replace them?Thank you.

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Warranty Saline Implants

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, the breast implant company 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... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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