If you have Breast Implants, here’s some peace of mind to help you chill this summer.
Did you know your Breast Implants come with a manufacturer’s warranty? It’s true. All FDA approved Breast Implants in the US come with a Breast Implant Warranty automatically. The details of coverage have changed throughout the years, but here are the latest details for the summer of 2017.
The Big Three Breast Implant Manufacturers
In the US, there are currently three FDA approved Breast Implant manufacturers:
- Natrelle® (Allergan)
- Mentor (Johnson & Johnson)
- Sientra
Below are the latest details. These have been fairly consistent over the last two decades; however, contact your breast implant’s manufacturer directly for the latest information.
Allergan Natrelle® ConfidencePlus® Warranty
Natrelle breast implants are manufactured by Allergan.
The following applies to Breast Augmentation using Natrelle® breast implants performed on or after November 1, 2014.
Enrollment:
- For Natrelle® Silicone Gel Breast Implants:
- Automatic and Free
- For Natrelle® Saline Breast Implants:
- Standard Warranty: Automatic and Free
- ConfidencePlus® Premier: Enroll within 45 days and pay $200
Coverage:
- Natrelle® Silicone Gel Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture
- 10-year FREE breast implant replacement for grade III or IV capsular contracture
- 10-year up to $3500 surgery cost assistance for rupture
- Natrelle® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
- Standard Natrelle® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture (deflation)
- Premier Natrelle® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture
- 10-year up to $2400 surgery cost assistance for rupture
- Standard Natrelle® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
Mentor® MentorPromise™ Warranty
Mentor breast implants are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson.
The following applies to Breast Augmentation using Mentor® breast implants performed on or after May 1, 2017.
Enrollment:
- For Mentor® Silicone Gel Breast Implants:
- Basic warranty: Automatic and Free
- Enhanced warranty: Enroll within 45 days and pay $300
- For Mentor ® Saline Breast Implants:
- Basic Warranty: Automatic and Free
- Enhanced warranty: Enroll within 45 days and pay $200
Coverage:
- Mentor ® Silicone Gel Breast Implant coverage:
- Basic Mentor® Silicone Gel Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture
- 10-year up to $3500 surgery cost assistance for rupture
- Enhanced Mentor® Silicone Gel Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture
- 10-year up to $3500 surgery cost assistance for rupture, grade III or IV capsular contracture, double bubble or late seroma
- Basic Mentor® Silicone Gel Breast Implant coverage:
- Mentor ® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
- Basic Mentor® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture (deflation)
- Enhanced Mentor® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture
- 10-year up to $2400 surgery cost assistance for rupture
- Basic Mentor® Saline Breast Implant coverage:
Sientra® Warranty
Sientra manufactures only silicone breast implants for use in the US.
Sientra® offers the following Breast Implant Warranty on all their breast implants.
Enrollment:
- For Sientra ® Silicone Gel Breast Implants:
- Sientra warranty: Automatic and Free
Coverage:
- For Sientra ® Silicone Gel Breast Implants:
- Lifetime FREE breast implant replacement for rupture
- 10-year up to $3600 surgery cost assistance for rupture
- 5-year FREE breast implant replacement for grade III or IV capsular contracture
Breast Implant Warranty Updates
Breast Implant Manufacturers are constantly updating their warranties. Be certain to check with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and your Breast Implant’s manufacturer for the latest details.
If you are considering Breast Augmentation or Breast Implant Revision Surgery, give my San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery Clinic a call today at (925) 943-6353.
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