I know that silicone implants under 22 is considered off label use of them and will likely void the warranty, but I read that Canada does not have age restrictions on silicone implants. So could I drive to Canada and have the surgery done and return to the US and still have a warranty on the implants?
January 29, 2015
Answer: If I'm 18 and I go to Canada to get silicone breast implants there instead of the US, would that be okay? In my opinion, there is no good reason why there is an FDA mandated age of 22 for patients to receive silicone breast implants. There are many patients under the age of 22 who would ( based on their body type and the advantages of silicone breast implants) benefit from the use of silicone gel breast implants. Therefore, I find that I DO use silicone gel breast implants for patients under the age of 22 frequently. Also, I do NOT know of any “language” in the warranty (from the company that I use most) that references patient's age and the coverage provided. I hope this helps.
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January 29, 2015
Answer: If I'm 18 and I go to Canada to get silicone breast implants there instead of the US, would that be okay? In my opinion, there is no good reason why there is an FDA mandated age of 22 for patients to receive silicone breast implants. There are many patients under the age of 22 who would ( based on their body type and the advantages of silicone breast implants) benefit from the use of silicone gel breast implants. Therefore, I find that I DO use silicone gel breast implants for patients under the age of 22 frequently. Also, I do NOT know of any “language” in the warranty (from the company that I use most) that references patient's age and the coverage provided. I hope this helps.
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May 25, 2016
Answer: 22 years old Silicone is very frequently used here in the US on women under the age of 22. It is considered an "off label" use of the product and is done all of the time with many types of medication. I suspect you would not have any trouble at all finding a surgeon to perform your augmentation here in the sates with silicone implants.
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May 25, 2016
Answer: 22 years old Silicone is very frequently used here in the US on women under the age of 22. It is considered an "off label" use of the product and is done all of the time with many types of medication. I suspect you would not have any trouble at all finding a surgeon to perform your augmentation here in the sates with silicone implants.
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