The Breast Implant Warranty (Mentor) Starting Oct 6, 2014, Mentor has added a capsular contracture warranty to all gel implants (round, shaped, smooth and textured).  Our saline warranty remains unchanged. The benefits listed below are in addition to everything our current gel warranty covers (lifetime replacement for rupture and 10 years of $3,500 financial assistance). Here is the breakdown for all Primary Augmentation and Primary Reconstruction patients who experience capsular contracture*, late Seroma or double capsule: Standard Warranty: $0 Charge to Patient 3 year warranty for capsular contracture (Bake Grade III/IV), late seroma and double capsule.  Mentor will provide TWO free replacement implants for […]

Breast implant surgery is the second-most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the US today after liposuction. Breast implants qualities have improved dramatically over the years following the FDA approvals, surgical techniques have become advanced, and overall success rates are very high. However, a breast augmentation patient will typically need to replace the implants once or more during her lifetime. The implant may get damaged or develop other complications due to a variety of reasons, which makes it necessary to remove or replace it with breast revision surgery. Case of Darlene, Pleasanton, CA Darlene, 47, had received saline breast implants nine years ago, when […]