MENTOR® breast implants are some of the newest medical devices available for women who want to enhance the shape and size of their breasts. Approved in 2006, the implants have become the preferred design for both women and plastic surgeons.
Why are MENTOR® Breast Implants Popular?
MENTOR® breast implants are made with a proprietary MemoryGel® and MemoryShape® technology. MemoryGel® implants are filled with a unique cohesive gel that maintains a shape that mimics natural breast tissue in both feel and appearance. Women can choose from MemoryGel BOOST™, MemoryGel® Xtra, and MemoryGel® implants. MemoryShape® implants provide the highest degree of projection for women who desire the most youthful appearance from their breast augmentation procedures. The implants are tapered and have a texture that reduces the risk of complications years after the surgery.
How Long Do MENTOR® Breast Implants Last?
Breast implants, in general, last ten years or longer. Studies have shown that MENTOR® implants last as long, if not longer, than other designs on the market. It is when the implants begin to fail that women choose to get new implants with a secondary breast augmentation procedure. The cost of the procedure is similar to the first augmentation procedure. This is where MENTOR® breast implants truly stand apart from other implants on the market.
MENTOR® Promise™ Protection Plan
Women who choose MENTOR® implants for their breast augmentation procedures not only see superior results compared to other implants, but they also enjoy a lifetime warranty on the implants. The guarantee covers your lifetime, not the expected lifetime of the implants. This means that if your MENTOR® implants rupture or deflate, the company helps cover the cost of replacing the implants. If a rupture occurs within 10 years of your breast augmentation surgery, you receive identical replacement implants from the company. The company covers other complications that occur within 10 years of your surgery.
Does the MENTOR® Warranty Include Surgical Costs?
In addition to the replacement breast implants at no cost to you, the MENTOR® Promise™ Protection Plan also includes coverage for some surgical costs. You may receive up to $3,500 in surgical costs for the secondary breast augmentation procedure if the implant ruptures or deflates within 10 years of your initial breast augmentation.
Is Capsular Contracture Covered by the MENTOR® Promise™ Protection Plan?
The MENTOR® Promise™ Protection Plan does include coverage for other complications, such as:
- Capsular contracture (Baker Grade III/IV)
- Late seroma complications
- Double capsule
Can I Request a Different Style of MENTOR® Implant?
The MENTOR® Promise™ Protection Plan does allow for patients to receive a different style of implant. The request needs to come from your plastic surgeon at the time that you file for warranty coverage.
How Do I Ensure the Best Warranty Coverage for MENTOR® Breast Implants?
In order to receive the best possible coverage for your MENTOR® breast implants, the breast augmentation surgery should be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who is familiar with the MENTOR® family of implants. If you are considering breast augmentation or MENTOR® implants, entrust your care to board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ethan M. Philpott of The Body Sculpting Center. Contact us today to schedule a personal consultation.
