Hello, I am a 21-year-old female. I was told that if I were to get implants and they ruptured, insurance would not kick in because I'm underage. My big question would be: if I were to get implants at 21 and they ruptured later in life (say age 30), would insurance kick in, or would insurance not kick in because I got my implants under the age of 22? Additionally, would you recommend I wait until I'm 22 to get implants?
September 1, 2023
Answer: Silicone implants are FDA approved for 22 and above. Saline implants, 18 and above Hi, silicone implants are only FDA approved for 22 and above. Saline implants 18 and above. You can still have silicone implants placed if you are younger then 22, however your insurance would be voided. Meaning in case your implants are ruptured, the implant company will not cover the expense to exchange them. My advice is to wait until you are 22 years old. Hope this helps. Goodluck.
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September 1, 2023
Answer: Silicone implants are FDA approved for 22 and above. Saline implants, 18 and above Hi, silicone implants are only FDA approved for 22 and above. Saline implants 18 and above. You can still have silicone implants placed if you are younger then 22, however your insurance would be voided. Meaning in case your implants are ruptured, the implant company will not cover the expense to exchange them. My advice is to wait until you are 22 years old. Hope this helps. Goodluck.
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August 12, 2023
Answer: Breast implants 21 years old? Dear Friendly, Thank you for your question. Silicone implants are only FDA approved fo cosmetic use in patients aged 22 yo or greater, or any age for reconstruction. Saline implants are FDA approved for cosmetic use in patients aged 18 or greater. You are correct, you would not qualify for silicone implant insurance based on your age. You may want to wait until you are 22 years old if you are interested in silicone implants. I recommend you see a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery and breast augmentations.
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August 12, 2023
Answer: Breast implants 21 years old? Dear Friendly, Thank you for your question. Silicone implants are only FDA approved fo cosmetic use in patients aged 22 yo or greater, or any age for reconstruction. Saline implants are FDA approved for cosmetic use in patients aged 18 or greater. You are correct, you would not qualify for silicone implant insurance based on your age. You may want to wait until you are 22 years old if you are interested in silicone implants. I recommend you see a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery and breast augmentations.
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