I was wondering if I would be still covered under the warranty? I have Capsular Contracture with one of my implants.

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I had implants put in 3 months ago. I am having a problem with the left breast. My doctor told me after 3 months that I have Capsular Contracture. I am in a lot of pain. I am having a lot of pain and pressure. In its also hard at times.

G. Robert Meger, MD · Answer

RomyMatrana:  Capsular contractures do not typically develop so quickly after surgery but it is possible.Capsular contracture is not covered under the implant warranty in most cases.  Recently a new implant manufacturer began selling implants in the US, Sientra.  They DO cover capsular contracture for a period of time after your surgery.  They currently have a very small market share however and the odds are that you do not have those implants.  Your surgeon will obviously know which implants you have.  Make a follow up appointment and find out what your options are.Good luck to you!

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS · Answer

Capsular contracture is a result of the body's reaction to the implants. We are still not quite sure what the cause is, there are several factors involved. Type of implant, placement above or under the muscle can have an effect on contracture after surgery. If the capsule formation is severe enough it can cause pain and discomfort. The manufacturer warranty covers defect in manufacturing process that can lead to leakage or rupture of the implants. Capsular contracture is not the result of the manufacturing process and is not covered by the warranty. However if the capsular contracture is severe enough to cause pain, capsulectomy and removal may be covered by some health insurance carriers, but the replacement is not covered.

Stephen Bresnick, MD · Answer

The major implant companies generally cover deflation of saline implants, or leakage of silicone implants for the life of the devices.  For the first ten years, there is a financial reimbursement of costs for replacement surgery with implant leakage or deflation.  After that, the implants are provided complimentary the majority of the time.  Capsular contracture is not covered for any smooth silicone device by any of the three existing implant companies witih FDA approval.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.The implant manufacturers cover the implant of any accident or defect but they don´t cover the capsular contraction which this is made by your own body.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Mentor and Allergan in the US only cover deflated implants. They do not cover capsular contractures.

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