How much does breast explantation cost?

I am now 63 and am beginning to realize that no other woman my age has such full and perky breasts as I do. I am beginning to feel self-conscious and expect that as I grow older, this will become more of a problem for me. I want to know if breast explantation is an option, what could be done to ensure my breasts would become much smaller and how much this would cost.

5 answers to “How much does breast explantation cost?”

A: Breast Explantation

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Explantation is of course an option. You might need the "scar capsules" taken away as well plus or minus a breast lift depending upon where things are after removal and your preferences. Depending upon your location in the country and how much surgery you elect to have, this will probably run... more

A: Explantation of implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Explantation of implants is a very easy procedure, but can be affected by the amount of breast tissue left over. If you do not have alot of tissue, the breast may shrink and contract into a shape that you may not be happy with. This is almost impossible to completely control. A lift of tissue may... more

A: Insurance will cover explantation

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

I'm a bit suprised this hasn't been mentioned yet... If you're looking for just explantation most medical insurance covers this, meaning that the cost to you would be your co-pay. I would definitely look into this option first. But keep in mind that insurance companies will NOT cover things like... more

A: Explantation is easy to do

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Removal of breast implants is an easy procedure to perform and from which to recover. Your breasts will certainly get smaller, depending on what size implants you have. The more your current size is from the implants, the smaller you will look when they are out. The other issue to consider before... more

A: Implant explantation is an option, but you need to consider the loose skin

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant explantation is a definite option, but is will require a surgical procedure. The exact procedure depends on how the implants were placed during the original surgery. Most likely, your surgeon can access your implants through your original incision. This can be done under conscious sedation or... more

Comments

Gary Ross
6 posts
29 Dec 2008

The main questions are 1. Is the fullness due to simply the implant or due to capsular contracture (ie has the breast changed shape, become hard or painful), 2) where was the placement of your original implants (subglandular,subpectoral or dual plane), 3) the amount of breast tissue and 4) the size and shape you wish to achieve. If you have enough breast tissue and no capsular contracture and your size and shape are not likely to change extensively following explantation this alone is a very easy procedure. If however you have limited breast tissue, capsular contracture and as already mentioned you have sagging of the breast/skin envelope then the operation becomes more difficult and extensive. My preference presuming minimal capsular contracture and minimal aging changes to the breast would be to remove the implants and place in an anatomical shaped implant ideally in a different pocket/tissue plane and judge the size according to your height/width of chest/ size of original implant and size/shape preference. If the sagging/ptosis is minimal then the anatomical implant can help to overcome the signs of aging/ptosis to an extent. You need a consultation with someone experienced in breast augmentation revisionary procedures.

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