Hello, My left, saline breast implant has ruptured & collapsed. Under the muscle, placed in ‘96, no issues, nursed 3 babies, etc. I called my Ins co today and they said removing them was considered medically necessary and would be covered after an “appropriately worded” lol pre-auth from surgeon. Murad is “supposed” to replace the actual implants, but not surgical costs from what I understand. Is it realistic to even try to do it all at once? Or any suggestions?
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Answer: Implant rupture Dear sallyfaye1021,
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Answer: Implant rupture Dear sallyfaye1021,
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April 19, 2023
Answer: Breast implant ruptured Yes. When saline implants fail, they are typically removed and replaced at the same operative setting. Although some insurance companies will cover the cost of implant removal, they generally do not cover implant replacement.
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April 19, 2023
Answer: Breast implant ruptured Yes. When saline implants fail, they are typically removed and replaced at the same operative setting. Although some insurance companies will cover the cost of implant removal, they generally do not cover implant replacement.
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April 10, 2023
Answer: Implants Since the average life span of saline implants is 10-20 years, and yours are 27 years old, I would suggest replacing both at the same time. Otherwise, you may be back soon to replace the opposite side with another surgery.
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April 10, 2023
Answer: Implants Since the average life span of saline implants is 10-20 years, and yours are 27 years old, I would suggest replacing both at the same time. Otherwise, you may be back soon to replace the opposite side with another surgery.
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Ruptured saline breast implant If you are planning to replace your implants, then you should do it ASAP. The longer you wait, the capsule (scar tissue around the implant) can shrink, and then it is harder to stretch it out during the surgery. Then one side may not look like the other. If you have surgery soon, before the capsule shrinks, then it is a much easier and predictable surgery and recovery. I would highly suggest doing the removal and replacement in 1 surgery. Your ruptured implant will likely be replaced by the implant company under the warranty, so check with your surgeon about that. Insurance companies don't always cover removal of implants that were placed for cosmetic purposes if you are planning to replace them, so check with your surgeon to get his/her opinion. Best of luck!
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Ruptured saline breast implant If you are planning to replace your implants, then you should do it ASAP. The longer you wait, the capsule (scar tissue around the implant) can shrink, and then it is harder to stretch it out during the surgery. Then one side may not look like the other. If you have surgery soon, before the capsule shrinks, then it is a much easier and predictable surgery and recovery. I would highly suggest doing the removal and replacement in 1 surgery. Your ruptured implant will likely be replaced by the implant company under the warranty, so check with your surgeon about that. Insurance companies don't always cover removal of implants that were placed for cosmetic purposes if you are planning to replace them, so check with your surgeon to get his/her opinion. Best of luck!
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Remove and replace at the same time It is best to remove the implants and replace them at the same time. You will more than likely need a simultaneous lift.
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Remove and replace at the same time It is best to remove the implants and replace them at the same time. You will more than likely need a simultaneous lift.
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