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Breast Implants
When you have surgery, you purchase your breast implants through the plastic surgeon. You will receive, at no additional cost, a lifetime replacement warranty (for the replacement cost of the implant itself) in case of a rupture. Both Mentor and McGhan also offer financial assistance for a certain time period after your breast augmentation surgery to cover certain additional costs (surgical expenses, etc.). You may also be able to purchase additional coverage. Mentor's basic warranty covers BOTH implants when one ruptures - Inamed's does not. Mentor's Enhanced warranty can be bought for 45 days after surgery and can be registered online. Inamed is only a 30-day registration and is by mail only. Click on the links below to learn more about each breast implant warranty.
Mentor Breast Implant Warranties
- Mentor Standard Advantage: Summary Only: Lifetime replacement of ruptured implant AND the opposite side implant plus $1,200 in financial assistance towards OR, anesthesia and surgical cost. Financial assistance coverage is for up to 10 years. (Note: Inamed's Confidence plus does not cover the other implant. Patient must pay full price for the other implant). Read more about Mentor Standard Advantage Warranty. (applies to surgeries after May 1, 2005)
- Mentor Enhanced Advantage: Summary Only: When purchased, for $100 within 45 days of surgery (by mail or online), provides lifetime replacement of implant AND the opposite side implant along with $2,400 in financial assistance towards OR, anesthesia and surgical cost. Financial assistance coverage is for up to 10 years. (Note: Inamed's registration period is within 30 days of surgery and by mail only, not online). Read more about Mentor Enhanced Advantage Warranty (applies to surgeries after May 1, 2005)
Inamed (McGhan) Breast Implant Warranties
- Inamed Confidence Plus: Summary Only: Confidence Plus provides lifetime replacement of ruptured implant along with $1,200 in financial assistance towards surgeon fees, OR and anesthesia. Financial assistance coverage is for up to 10 years. (Note: Inamed's Confidence Plus does not cover the other implant. Patient must pay full price for the other implant). Read more
Inamed Confidence Plus Platinum: Summary Only: When purchased, for $100 within 30 days of surgery, for a covered event, Inamed's Confidence Plus Platinum provides lifetime replacement of the ruptured implant along with $2,400 in financial assistance towards surgeon fees, OR and anesthesia. The financial assistance coverage is for up to 10 years. (Note: Inamed's Confidence Plus Platinum registration period is 15 days shorter than Mentor's and must be completed by mail. Online registration is not available). Read more
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Breast Implants: 1. Breast Implant Fill - Saline or silicone?
Choosing breast implant shape may seem complicated since manufacturers have so many styles in their lineups. However, it’s really only a matter of making two choices. The first choice is the Shape; the second choice is the Profile. Shape refers to the actual shape of the implant, round or anatomical. Profile refers to the distance the implant projects off the chest wall.
5. Breast Implant Profile / Projection
6. Breast Implant Manufacturers
Other Implants / Considerations
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Breast Implants: 7. Other Considerations |
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