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Is it Possible to Remove Breast Implants with Local Anesthesia Under $1000?

asked 7 months ago by AZts30 in Phoenix, AZ
Latest answer by Scott L. Replogle, MD
Question viewed 212 times
Tags: saline implants, costs, local anesthesia

Breast implant removal for $1000 or less using local anesthesia? I have saline implants done under the muscle, put in through the armpit. Have had them in approximately 14 years. I want removal and no replacement. Thanks for any advice.

3 answers to Is it Possible to Remove Breast Implants with Local Anesthesia Under $1000?

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Removing breast implants with local anesthesia

It's not commonly requested but I can remove saline-filled breast implants with an existing inframammary crease incision for half of $1000 (for my previous patients). Your situation would require a new inframammary crease incision of 2 cm and would cost somewhat more but still under $1000 for a simple removal. Complicating and more costly situations include silicone gel-filled implants, unknown type or condition implants, shaped/textured surface implants, and any kind of additional... more
Scott L. Replogle, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Implant Removal

It should not be a problem to get your implants out under local anesthesia if there is nothing else necessary to be done. I personally would only do that through an inframammary incision as axillary and periareolar approaches involve considerably more dissection through the tissues.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Removal?

Thank you for the question. Yes, it is possible to have breast implants removed under local anesthesia in some cases. If so, the cost of the procedure can be kept relatively low. I would suggest in-person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons ( avoid “cosmetic surgeons" who have not been appropriately trained or certified). Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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