Is the Motiva extended warranty worth it / necessary?

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The add on is basically for 5 years of coverage against capsular contractures baker grades 3 & 4, and implant rupture.

Rocco C. Piazza, MD · Answer

Honestly, I'm fairly indifferent about whether a patient chooses the Motiva® extended warranty.
Device-related complications with Motiva are very low, so I don't feel that every patient necessarily needs additional coverage. At the same time, when you look at what Motiva offers through its extended warranty, there appears to be a lot of value there if having that additional protection gives you peace of mind.
My recommendation is really to look at the coverage, understand what you're purchasing, and lean into what feels right for you. Some patients love having every additional layer of protection available; others are comfortable without it.
In my practice, we also provide CosmetAssure® coverage for our surgical patients. This helps mitigate some of the financial burden associated with unforeseen postoperative complications such as bleeding, hematoma, infection, and capsular contracture, subject to the program's coverage terms.
So I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. The Motiva extended warranty is an additional layer of protection, and whether that added peace of mind has value is ultimately a very personal decision.

Murat Diyarbakirlioglu, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

An extended implant warranty is not a medical necessity, but it can provide additional peace of mind.

Fortunately, implant rupture and severe capsular contracture are uncommon with today's breast implants, and most patients never need to use the warranty. However, if one of these complications does occur, having additional coverage may help reduce some of the financial burden associated with implant replacement.

The warranty itself does not prevent complications or improve the outcome of your surgery. The most important factors remain choosing an experienced plastic surgeon, using high-quality implants, and following your postoperative instructions carefully.

Ultimately, whether you purchase the extended warranty comes down to your personal preference. If having extra protection helps you feel more comfortable, it can be a worthwhile investment. If not, many patients choose not to add it and go on to have excellent long term results.

Is the Motiva extended warranty worth it / necessary?

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