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How Much Does Breast Implant Revision Cost?

asked 2 years ago by kaseysmummy in england
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 37,463 times
Tags: bottom out, costs

I had Breast implants done 1year ago and I think one has bottomed out. Whats an average price i had 430cc's under the muscle...

23 answers to How Much Does Breast Implant Revision Cost?

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Breast revision

Based on your picture, it appears that you have some mild skin laxity in the inferior pole of the right breast. In the picture, your right shoulder is lower than your left shoulder making your inframammary crease appear lower than normal. Additionally, your right nipple/areola is significantly lower than the left. A simple fix to reduce the skin laxity and even out the height of your nipples would be to perform a circumareolar mastopexy. This would tighten up the skin of the breast on... more
Paul E. Chasan, MD

Del Mar Plastic Surgeon

www.drchasan.com

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Go back to your original surgeon.

I suggest that you return to your original surgeon for the best price.  I agree with the range given by the other surgeons who  have responded.
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Implant Revision Fees

Breast implant revision fees will vary depending where you are in the country. In South Florida, we charge $1500 - $6000 + MD Anesthesia depending on the scope of the work which we can determine during a free, private consultation.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Revision cost

Prices in plastic surgery are always dependent on the individual as no two surgeries are the same and therefore prices vary. In the question "how much is a breast augmentation revision?", the answer would vary based on need to exchange implants, need for a lift, and previous revisions. At my practice we give a very specific price quote to the individual after the initial consultation. I think this is a good forum to get general ballpark numbers but realize that... more
Chad K. Wheeler, MD

Spokane Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Breast Implant Revision

There is so much variation in breast implant revision that a set fee is not established. The best approach will be to return to your initial plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Most surgeons will waive their professional fee and just charge for the anesthesia and facility, but you may need to ask "nicely". Good Luck!
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon
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Augmentation "Bottoming Out"

It appears that the right crease is lower than the left. Prices vary by region in this country and I'm sure they do so in the UK as well. In the Minneapolis area, this may range from $3-6000 depending on what is needed. I agree with my colleagues that you would most likely get the best price from your original surgeon. If you still trust in them, then I would go back to them. By the way, this is something that all of us see from time to time and is not necessarily a sign of a poor... more
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Revision of breast augmentation

The revision of a breast augmentation can consist of many elements.  The cost of such a revision will vary tremendously depending on the amount of work needed.  The surgeon's fee can vary from $3000 to $8000.  Be sure and consult a breast revision specialist. All the best, Tal Raine  MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Revision-Be Careful

You have had your implants in for only 1 year, that is not a long time.  The right crease is a little low and i do understand your concern. The correction is another  surgery to lift the implant and a suture technique to raise the implant above the fold. this can work very well. The average price may be 3 to 4 thousand.   Remember, when ever a women gets implants this is a life long issues and will need revision surgery throughout your life.  Each... more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of Bottomed Out Breasts

This is a challenging problem to fix.   For minor bottoming out, sutures can be placed along the bottom of the breast to correct this problem.  Recurrence of this problem is always a risk.    For more severe cases, I have had great success using Lifecell Alloderm or Strattice (matrix sheet of collagen) to create an internal "bra" to help lift up the implant, or reset the fold, and/or definitely correct the problem of bottoming out.  ... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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For Revision, See Your Original Surgeon

Your best bet is to return to the surgeon who performed you breast augmentation. Your surgeon will be much less expensive than staring with a new surgeon. Your surgeon has more information to help with the revision: he knows about your preoperative appearance, specifics of the surgical technique, and how your body responded to surgery.
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Breast revision cost

Your right implant has bottomed out, as you have surmised.  Correction needs to take place in the OR, under anesthesia, and would take anywhere from 1-2.5 hours, depending on the exact type of correction.  You can generally expect to cover the cost of the OR and anesthesia.  If you return to your original surgeon, there may or may not be a discount for his/her fee.  After all, bottoming out can occur, even if everything was technically correct at the time of surgery... more
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast bottomed out. Corection cost.

It looks as though the right breast has dropped past the IMF.  The cost will depend on what needs to be corrected, how muck time will it take, and does correction entail use of dermis material, (expensive).  Usually the best place to start is with the Plastic Surgeon who did the surgery.  He will usually want to correct any problem, and will be more likely to discount the price.  Most doctors cannot control the cost of OR, anesthesia, and implants, etc.  Each... more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Revision breast surgery

The first thing you should do is return to the original surgeon for advice and information regarding surgery.  The cost will typically be less if performed by the original surgeon but not in all cases and of course the price will vary widely from practice to practice and within different geographic areas.  A photo of your preoperative appearance would also be helpful to see.  If the inframammary fold on the right side was signficantly higher to begin with or the skin of... more
Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Difficult to give you a cost for this procedure

Your right implant is definitely lower than the left. There is the appearance of an extra fold on the right. It may be that the right breast crease was initially higher on the right. To correct this problem you will need a capsulotomy type of procedure. When I see a patient who has had a problem my first piece of advice is to return to your original surgeon. He may be willing to correct the problem at a reduced cost. The cost for this type of repair will vary from area to area so an... more
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Total cost would be $9000 in Manhattan.

Hi! Your right breast does need a revision breast augmentation.  I have no idea about fees in the UK, but in our Manhattan practice, it would cost you about $9000, including operating room charge and anesthesia.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Prices vary widely

Your right breast needs correction.  If you stil have confidence in your original surgeon, you will get a much better price than if you have to go to an entirely new doctor.  Prices vary widely so I couldn't even guess on what it will be. 
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.randcosmeticsurgery.com

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Breast implant revision

The cost of revision surgery after the placement of breast implants really depends on a number of variables. Some of those variables include the type of revision, the need for new implants, the selection of a different surgeon, and if the revision is medically necessary (capsular contracture). The photo you provided seems to show some bottoming out of the implant on the right side causing a double bubble deformity. Most plastic surgeons will elect to revise their own... more
Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant revision cost

You will get the best price by returning to the surgeon who performed the augment and he would know more about you and your surgical course than a new doctor. The fee for revision including the operating room and anesthesia fees is about $5000.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant revision costs

Thank you for the question. Assuming your initial surgeon is a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, it would be in your best interests to return to him/her for the revisionary surgery. The surgeon who performed your operation will know your situation best and is also best equipped and motivated to help you keep the costs of the revisionary surgery as low as possible. These costs will vary based on several factors. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Surgery Revision Costs

It is always best to check with your initial surgeon. Upon evaluation your surgeon will be able to recommend  treatment options and present you with a cost. The general rule is that the original surgeon's fees will be less as you are an established patient.
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Bottoming out

Revision surgery is a bit more complex when the fold has bottomed out.  This has to be re-suspended and a new or the same implants has to go in, sometiems alloderm is used to suppior the fold.  In NYC, revision aug would cost about the same as a parimary augmentaion and sometimes more.  figure all in assuming new implants,facility etc..( no alloderm) between $7500-$10,000.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Bottoming out

Thanks for including a pic.  As you may have gathered, this is a difficult fix.  As other surgeons have suggested, your original surgeon will likely provide the most reasonable price.  For many surgeons, it is customary to perform revisions such as these for the cost of anesthesia and facility fees (no professional fee).  Occasionally, only the inframammary fold requires repair.  Sometimes, a capsulectomy is required and a dermal matrix may need to be implanted... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Bottomed out Breast Implant

Hi there- The corrective surgery you would need involves removal of the scar tissue capsule in the lower portion of the right breast, with reconstruction of the right infra-mammary fold (the crease under your right breast). This is a technically challenging procedure, and to do properly would take 1-2 hours. In our practice, the range of costs (including all fees and garment) would be between $5500 and $9500. Your original surgeon may offer you a reduced fee to correct this, though. more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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