Are implants/surgery guaranteed for any length of time?
Each implant manufacturer has slightly different guarantees that relate to implant rupture. No manufacturer or surgeon can offer a guarantee against long term changes which will always occur, may be subjective, and are biological rather than anything to do with the implant or the initial surgery. For example: McGhan (now owned by Allergan) anatomical implants carry a lifetime guarantee against rupture. If they rupture then McGhan will provide new breast implants free of charge (please check for updated confirmation from your surgeon). The cost of the operation (surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee and hospital fee) is NOT covered. However, as the McGhan anatomical implants cost approximately £1200 for two, this is a very good contribution. Future surgery will be an additional cost that must be factored in before undergoing breast augmentation. Beware of anyone offering guarantees, or free follow-up for life, as it may not be worth the paper it is written on. As an example, I was recently
