I had mentor silicone 400cc unders put in and am unhappy with the size...I want to go a little bigger...does the mentor warranty cover changing out the size or will I have to pay for the actual implants again?
Answer: The Costs of Increasing Implant Size with a Revision Yes, it is possible to #increase your implant size with a #revision. However, the #pocket will need adjustment and a lift may be necessary; to better #support the new implant. Additionally, a mesh for further support may be helpful depending on the #implant size and skin #elasticity.
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Answer: The Costs of Increasing Implant Size with a Revision Yes, it is possible to #increase your implant size with a #revision. However, the #pocket will need adjustment and a lift may be necessary; to better #support the new implant. Additionally, a mesh for further support may be helpful depending on the #implant size and skin #elasticity.
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November 20, 2016
Answer: Mentor breast implants warranty - going bigger. I am sorry to hear about your disappointment after breast augmentation surgery. You will find that the manufacturer warranty will not cover revisionary breast surgery implants when it comes to "size concerns".Policy regarding coverage of expenses for revisionary surgery will vary from office to office and probably on a case-by-case basis as well. Costs of revisionary surgery may range from zero, to anesthesia/surgery center fees, to discounted surgeon's fees.When it comes to successful revisionary breast surgery, I would suggest that you communicate your goals very carefully with your plastic surgeon. In our practice, this is best done with the help of computer imaging and goal photographs. Working together you will come up with a good plan to improve your outcome during the upcoming planned procedure. Best wishes.
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November 20, 2016
Answer: Mentor breast implants warranty - going bigger. I am sorry to hear about your disappointment after breast augmentation surgery. You will find that the manufacturer warranty will not cover revisionary breast surgery implants when it comes to "size concerns".Policy regarding coverage of expenses for revisionary surgery will vary from office to office and probably on a case-by-case basis as well. Costs of revisionary surgery may range from zero, to anesthesia/surgery center fees, to discounted surgeon's fees.When it comes to successful revisionary breast surgery, I would suggest that you communicate your goals very carefully with your plastic surgeon. In our practice, this is best done with the help of computer imaging and goal photographs. Working together you will come up with a good plan to improve your outcome during the upcoming planned procedure. Best wishes.
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November 21, 2016
Answer: Mentor Warranty Mentor warranty is valid for patients that experience a deflation of an implant. Patient choice to remove and replace for size change would not be an expense that Mentor would cover with its warranty.
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November 21, 2016
Answer: Mentor Warranty Mentor warranty is valid for patients that experience a deflation of an implant. Patient choice to remove and replace for size change would not be an expense that Mentor would cover with its warranty.
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November 18, 2016
Answer: Implant warranty does not cover exchange for larger size. Sorry, but Mentor (or Allergan or Sientra) warranties cover deflation for saline implants, or defect in silicone implants, but not elective size change, regardless of whose "fault" the incorrect size choice was. Cost for revision surgery, especially for size change--the most common reason for re-operation in most plastic surgeons' practices--SHOULD have been discussed BEFORE your surgery. But, alas, it appears as if yet again this either went undisclosed or perhaps unremembered. In every surgeon's office I know, you would be responsible for operating room, anesthesia, and new implant costs, but reduced or no surgeon's fee. Also, a size increase will require a minimum of 60-100cc larger implants for a small visible change; to go up a full cup size will require 200-250cc more per side, if your anatomy allows.Your photo is insufficient to make this determination, but you may want to avoid over-correcting and going too large. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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November 18, 2016
Answer: Implant warranty does not cover exchange for larger size. Sorry, but Mentor (or Allergan or Sientra) warranties cover deflation for saline implants, or defect in silicone implants, but not elective size change, regardless of whose "fault" the incorrect size choice was. Cost for revision surgery, especially for size change--the most common reason for re-operation in most plastic surgeons' practices--SHOULD have been discussed BEFORE your surgery. But, alas, it appears as if yet again this either went undisclosed or perhaps unremembered. In every surgeon's office I know, you would be responsible for operating room, anesthesia, and new implant costs, but reduced or no surgeon's fee. Also, a size increase will require a minimum of 60-100cc larger implants for a small visible change; to go up a full cup size will require 200-250cc more per side, if your anatomy allows.Your photo is insufficient to make this determination, but you may want to avoid over-correcting and going too large. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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November 18, 2016
Answer: You pay unfortunately changing to a bigger size you will be required to pay for the new implants. You should wait 4-6 months for everything to settle after your initial surgery until you make a final decision.
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November 18, 2016
Answer: You pay unfortunately changing to a bigger size you will be required to pay for the new implants. You should wait 4-6 months for everything to settle after your initial surgery until you make a final decision.
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