Are surgically implanted breast implant shells labeled?

September 18, 2023
Asked By:RNgrad2015

Just curious, but do the actual implants used for implantation have any labeling on them like manufacturer, where made, etc.? I know the patient receives a card with this info but wanted to know if a surgically implanted implant has this written on it as well.

Answers (13)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 26, 2024

Answer: Implants

Gianfranco Frojo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 26, 2024

Answer: Implants

Gianfranco Frojo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2023

Answer: Yes!

Zeshaan Maan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2023

Answer: Yes!

Zeshaan Maan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 2, 2023

Answer: Labelling of serial numbers

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 2, 2023

Answer: Labelling of serial numbers

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Breast Implants

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

  • 95% worth it
  • 8.3k reviews
  • Avg cost: $6,935
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
September 27, 2023

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 27, 2023

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2023

Answer: Implant label

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2023

Answer: Implant label

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Breast Implants

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

  • 95% worth it
  • 8.3k reviews
  • Avg cost: $6,935
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT