How Much Does Breast Implant Revision Cost?

Dear kaseysmummy,Every surgeon has a revision policy. Many involve reduced or even no fees for the surgeon (depending on the situation) while the patient may still be responsible for facility (the use of the operating room, staff, and supplies) and anesthesia fees. Best to go back to your surgeon and have a talk about your concerns again. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question.  I agree with my colleagues below. I think cost can really vary depending on the surgical "approach" and complexity of the case.  Based on reviewing your photo, I do agree there is some subtle bottoming out on the right breast; however, it also appears to me there may be a subtle "double-bubble" (secondary crease line) on the right.  That can occur for several reasons.  In this case it may have a dynamic component and may have to do with the pull of the pectoralis muscle in that location.  This often can be improved in revision breast surgery and sometimes requires further dissection or release of the pectoralis muscle in that location, or even a neo-subpectoral pocket dissection with replacement of a new breast implant with fold support and Galaflex (dissolveable ADM-like mesh ) along the crease.  I would recommend getting several different opinions from board certified plastic surgeons that focus their practice on aesthetic breast implant revision.  Cost can really depend on time and complexity of the case and what is needed.  For inferior fold support and bottoming out, I prefer Galaflex (which is in the family of ADMs), and I think it works quite well and holds the best over time. Good luck!

I'd talk to your original doctor. While it won't be free he or she is likely to cut you a break after only a year. The cost of implants (if you want to change your size) and materials such as ADM will obviously be costs that can't be absorbed but, their need can be explained by your surgeon. Good luck.