How Much Does a Capsulectomy Usually Cost? is Surgery Done Only on the One Breast?

Costs for a breast capsulectomy/implant removal will certainly vary depending on your geographic location. Things to factor in for the procedure standpoint will be the facility fee, anesthesia fee, surgeon fee, other fees (e.g., liposuction/fat grafting, surgical garment, addition of a breast lift, and replacement type of implant, if used, etc.). A range in price ~$5-9K would be a reasonable cost on average for a standard capsulectomy/removal. A consultation with a plastic surgeon will help you in determining which procedure(s) would be the right one for you. Cost also depends on the complexity of your case and how much work would need to be done to achieve an aesthetically-pleasing result for you. Good luck!

Thank you for the question.

Difficult to give you precise answer in that much will depend on exactly what is necessary in your case. Also, pricing will depend on the extent of surgery necessary as well as the specific practitioner/location.

You will be best off doing your due diligence carefully  in the selection of plastic surgeon.  Only in person consultation will provide you with the detailed information you should obtain prior to making any decisions about proceeding with surgery.
I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices  concentrate him on aesthetic surgery. Ask  to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.

You will find,  while doing your due diligence,  that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you;  again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  
I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery;  keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways.

I hope this helps.

     The capsulectomy of one breast will require removal of that implant and replacement with a new one.  The difference in cost between saline and silicone will be a determinant in cost.  A saline remove and replace of one breast with capsulectomy may cost $3000 or $3500.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA