What is the approximate cost of a breast implant removal and lift?

Hello,
And thank you for the question.
In patients with known implant rupture and/or leakage, the recommendation is to perform breast implant removal. Following removal of breast implants without replacement, a patient may choose one of two options: do nothing and see how much the skin retracts and then decide about the breast lift at a later point, or undergo a breast lift and fat grafting at the same time.
Breast lift will put your nipples into the correct position, make the areola smaller and allow excess skin to be taken away, giving you a more youthful and lifted breast appearance. Some people are a little apprehensive to the full breast lift due to the scars, but typically they do very well and scars fade over time.
The cost of breast implant removal and lift is around $9000-$10,000 but varies on the individual patient basis.
The decision-making process depends on your discussion with the plastic surgeon following a thorough physical exam evaluation, in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results.
I hope this helps.Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Combining a breast implant removal with a lift helps by both removing excess skin and also lifting and shaping the breast. Without the lift the breast looks deflated and droopy. The cost is about $11,500 in my practice.

Your Medicare may cover the cost of removing implants, but not cover new implants. I would suggest finding a board certified plastic surgeon that does reconstructive surgery and go for consultation. Prices do vary, but Medicare usually covers the removal of old ruptured gel implants. Medicare will not cover a lift.