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Cost to Deflate Saline Implant?

asked 1 year ago by 6864anon in Dallas
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 314 times
Tags: female, saline implants, costs, deflation

I had salline implants in 1991, almost 20 years ago. Two years ago the left one ruptured. Up until the unexpected rupture I never had problems with my implants. I called my surgeon only to discover that he had closed his practice and had not referred his patients to another doctor. My financial circumstances are not the same as they were when I got the implants, and I can't afford to replace them. In fact, I am not even able to afford the cost of the surgery to remove them unless by some miracle my insurance would cover it. What would it cost to deflate the right breast implant?

6 answers to Cost to Deflate Saline Implant?

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Deflation not recommended.

It would not be advisable to deflate and leave the implants. The cost to remove the implant would be nominal about $1000-$1500 + MD Anesthesia fees.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Deflating a saline breast implant

In general it is probably not a wise idea to deflate the implants and leave them in place. Contact physicians and inquire into costs for removal under local and you may be surprised. Otherwise consider contacting a residency training program at a local university.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Deflation of implant

I am sorry that you are having problems but deflating the other implant and leaving the implant itself in place probably is not a good idea. Perhaps you can go to a local resident clinic in which you may be able to get help at a lower cost.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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How to deflate a breast implant

I am sorry for you financial plight.  The most you should be charged is an office  visit about "$25 to 50.   You do not need to remove your implants until you can afford it and you could leave them in forever.  They will do no harm.  Your future doctor is going to take a syringe with a sterile needle and introduce it into your breast tissue and pop your implant.  It will not hurt and will take about 5 seconds to perform.  You will deflate over the... more
Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.manchesterclinic.com

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Cost to deflate saline implant

Forget about cost to deflate you must remove both! The fee in Miami is $1,000. Seek in person evaluations from boarded plastic surgeons in your area. From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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The cost of deflation is minimal

Most surgeons will charge only office visit to deflate the saline implants or no charge at all. Please contact your local board certified plastic surgeon to deflate your implants.the procedure is simple and quick .
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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