Breast Implant Warranty

Breast Implant Warranty

Breast implants have been used for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction for more than 50 years. Numerous innovations over the years have made them safer and given them a more natural shape and feel.

Although breast implants are manufactured with very high quality standards, it is important to remember that they are made by hand and are subject to wear and tear. Whether it is from a trauma or the passage of time, breast implants can rupture. The risk of breast implant rupture is only about 1 percent per year, but if you have implants long enough, it may be something you have to deal with.

Breast Implant Warranty Information

Breast Implant Warranty | Orange County, CaliforniaThe two largest manufacturers of breast implants, Mentor and Allergan, both offer a manufacturer breast implant warranty. Their warranties are very similar in that they cover their breast implants in the event of rupture in your lifetime.

This means that if your breast implant ruptures the company will pay for your replacement implant. Additionally, they will also reimburse you for a portion of the surgical and anesthesia fees.

However, these breast implant warranties only cover implant ruptures and do not cover implant replacements performed for other reasons like capsular contracture (scar tissue around an implant that results in a firm breast).

At Finesse Plastic Surgery, we routinely perform breast augmentation and also see patients for revision surgeries after breast augmentation. If you have concerns about possible implant rupture, it is important to seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

For more information on implant warranties, please read the complete warranties for Allergan and Mentor below:

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