How Much Does Breast Implant Revision Cost?

It appears that the right crease is lower than the left. Prices vary by region in this country and I'm sure they do so in the UK as well. In the Minneapolis area, this may range from $3-6000 depending on what is needed. I agree with my colleagues that you would most likely get the best price from your original surgeon. If you still trust in them, then I would go back to them. By the way, this is something that all of us see from time to time and is not necessarily a sign of a poor surgeon.  Good luck.

Question: What is the cost of a revision breast augmentation one year after my original procedure?
Answer from Dr. Sean Hill, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Lone Star Plastic Surgery – Frisco, TX:
Revision breast augmentation is a highly individualized procedure, and pricing can vary depending on the specific reasons for the revision and the type of correction required. At Lone Star Plastic Surgery, we approach revisions with great care and precision, especially when it’s been a year or more since your initial surgery.
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Prices will vary by region and within each region by Surgeon. Revisions in general have a very wide range of because it depends on what exactly is involved to correct the problem. Your best bet is to see a few surgeons and get a sense of what the cost will likely be for what you need done. Ultimately you should go with the surgeon that you feel most comfortable with, not necessarily the least or most expensive one. Hope that helps!  

Hello,  thank you for your picture.  A side view would also be helpful but from this front view, it does not appear that your breast has bottomed out. It looks as though your implant has moved below your inframammary crease.  This is called a “double bubble“ and is a risk of having breast implant surgery. While not terribly common, it can certainly happen in any case. 
Your best bet regardless of cost is to go back to your original surgeon. There is always the greatest benefit in having the original person who was there before and knows exactly what they did.  That person will understand your anatomy and it’s healing from their personal techniques the best.  Being that it has only been a year, you are likely to get some form of price reduction off of the procedure portion. If you go to a different surgeon, you will get the cost of a new operation. 
Revision surgery of this type may be done a few different ways and cost will depend largely on which method is felt to be the best for you, how long it will take, and if any additional materials for reinforcement are required.
Keep an open mind about what you hear as, again, implant malposition like a double bubble is a known complication of breast implant surgery. If you are unwilling to go through with what is offered to you by your original surgeon, only then should you seek the advice of someone else experienced in breast revision surgery.

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.

Hi, if you were happy with your previous surgeon, he/she will likely do this for the best price. Otherwise, you're likely to pay around 5-7,000 for the revision depending on the amount of work needed. Best wishes,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Breast bottoming out or "pseudoptosis" is tough to fix and happens to even the best surgeons. My most common technique utilizes local anesthesia and the lower breast capsule is tightened with high intensity cautery followed by placement of about 10 permanent sutures that provides an new lower implant capsule "sling."  This technique is permanent about 90% of the time and costs about $3,000.  If the pseudoptosis occurs again, then then same technique is used but a mesh product is added.

Great question. “Bottoming out” can happen with breast augmentation. “Bottoming Out” is a generic catch-all term for:Loss of the Breast Fold with the implant sitting lower than normal (Also Known as Implant Malposition)
Loosening and Lengthening of the Skin; this gives a longer distance from the nipple to fold then on the other side and give the appearance that the implant has “bottomed out”
The muscle attachments to the skin give an illusion of a fold and give an illusion of “bottoming out” or the illusion of the implant not sitting where it should.



Why does the cause of the “Bottoming-Out” Matter?
Because each cause has a slightly different treatment and each treatment has a slightly different cost.If there is a loss of the fold; then that can be fixed with stitching. It is really unlikely that you need any additional support i.e. an ADM to reinforce your fold. We use ADMs: Cancer reconstruction when the fold has been completely removed
Extremely Large and Heavy Implants; somewhere around 600-650+
Thin skin or very loose skin. Again, the idea that additional support is absolutely needed
Previously failed attempt at fixing the fold with Sutures

Why did I spend so much time on when an ADM is Needed?
Because ADMs are extremely expensive! It will add $$$Thousands$$$ of dollars to your cost. And in most cases (not all) they are NOT needed.Based on your photos (which is only one view and not in person which can cause a limited or incorrect diagnosis), it appears you have a partial loss of the fold and this can be corrected with stitches. What is the cost of this specific procedure? It depends. I would start with your surgeon that performed the augmentation. Most of us will significantly discount the procedure because your a patient of the practice.

This is a very good question. The reality with breast augmentation procedures is that the need of a revision somewhere in your future is possible whether to change size, revise a pocket, lift the breast tissue, or possibly replace a compromised implant. I would always recommend a patient to follow up with the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that placed their implants if they are comfortable. If you are not comfortable with going back to the same surgeon please make sure that the provider you see is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. Breast revision surgery is something I see in my practice whether the patient is new to our office or an existing patient. It is very important that you seek a surgeon who is comfortable with revisions. You need to be comfortable with your surgeon as well, this is very important for recovery. A good average price would be anywhere from $2800 to $4500 depending on the need of the patient. I wish you luck!