I live in Ohio and one of my friends told me there’s a law here that you can’t get silicone until you’re 22. Can’t I just sign a waiver that takes away that warranty and get silicone?
July 11, 2018
Answer: Silicone Implant at 19 Thank you for your question. I do have patients under the age of 22 who choose to have silicone implants, and you are correct, you will not be eligible for the implant warranty. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon.
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Silicone Implant at 19 Thank you for your question. I do have patients under the age of 22 who choose to have silicone implants, and you are correct, you will not be eligible for the implant warranty. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon.
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Implant Age Recommendations The FDA has recommendations (age guidelines) for the use of saline and silicone implants. These recommendations state that saline implants can be safely used in patients 18 years or older and 22 years or older in the case of silicone. These recommendations are not law and are based upon the age of patient populations which were studied in initially evaluating the safety of the devices. With regards to your specific question, patients younger than 22 commonly choose silicone implants. This is safe. However, by doing so they are acknowledging an "off-label" usage which may void warranties in the unlikely event of an issue. The warranty will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, they will typically cover the cost of device replacement in the event of a failure. I regularly use silicone implants in patients younger than 22. As always, consult with your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Implant Age Recommendations The FDA has recommendations (age guidelines) for the use of saline and silicone implants. These recommendations state that saline implants can be safely used in patients 18 years or older and 22 years or older in the case of silicone. These recommendations are not law and are based upon the age of patient populations which were studied in initially evaluating the safety of the devices. With regards to your specific question, patients younger than 22 commonly choose silicone implants. This is safe. However, by doing so they are acknowledging an "off-label" usage which may void warranties in the unlikely event of an issue. The warranty will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, they will typically cover the cost of device replacement in the event of a failure. I regularly use silicone implants in patients younger than 22. As always, consult with your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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