How Much Will It Cost to Replace my Breast Implants?

Breast Implant Replacement Cost is affected by the following:1. Drooping or Sagging of Breasts:  Often with drooping or sagging the cost is higher because of the need for a breast lift or capsulorrhaphy (tightening of the breast pocket)2. Hardening of Previous Implants:  The cost may be higher because of the need for capsulectomy (removal of the hard capsule around the old implants).3. Malposition of the Previous Implants:  Capsulectomy and/or placement of  a supporting mesh or dermal matrix may be needed to improve the implant position4. Desire to Increase Breast Implant Size:  Since a larger pocket is needed capsulotomy is needed which will increase the cost5.  Rippling, Visibility of the Implant, or Thinning of the Implant Pocket:  Adding Galaflex support mesh or Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) to thicken pocket and improve decrease visibility may be necessary.  In addition, a using a cohesive gel breast implant will help alleviate this problem.  These implants are more expensive since they are newer.6. Implant Choice:  A large variety of increasingly cohesive gel implants and implants of various shapes and projections are now available.  The newer more advanced cohesive gel implants improve results but also drive up the cost of replacement.7.  If you only need removal of the old implants and replacement in the same plane without modification of the pocket, a breast lift or support mesh then the cost is less Considering all of the above factors I believe it is well worth the time, effort and cost to see a board certified plastic surgeon who will examine you and create a thorough plan for you implant replacement.  Based on this plan the surgeon or his coordinator will discuss the cost in great detail  Indicating expected cost by phone is very inaccurate because of the above factors.  Good luck with your replacement surgery

Dear hairyet,the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). It would be the best to visit or call plastic surgery offices and ask for a price.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi hairyet, The cost of a revision surgery will vary a great deal depending on what part of the country you live in, the type of implants used, how experienced your surgeon is, what type of anesthesia is used and more. There are just too many variables. Every surgeon has determined what they feel is appropriate for their expertise and time performing this procedure and taking care of you following the procedure. Whatever you decide it's important to check every surgeon's credentials and experience. You have to stay in budget, but there are MANY other factors to consider! 
Once you meet with a surgeon, they will explain things in detail, but you need to understand that if your breasts are sagging, you will likely need a breast lift (mastopexy), this has little to do with the implant and more to do with the natural aging of your breasts over the last ten years. You can exchange your implants at this time, but also keep in mind depending on a variety of factors there can be more to that surgery as well (Especially if you decide to downsize). Simply exchanging implants can sometimes be done under IV or local anesthesia, but the procedure(s) it sounds like you need and want are going to require general anesthesia. It would be a good idea to do some research and understand implant sizing (they are measured in volume, not cup size letters) and breast lifts to have a better grasps of the procedures you may be needed to achieve the outcome you desire.