I am genuinely invested in breast augmentation & lift w/ what I know to be referred to as high profile or "gummy bear" implants. The cost is a substantial one, yet one that I feel will greatly improve my quality of life & self-confidence, child birth ravaged what little confidence I had in that department (pun totally intended). Hp breast implants, nipple revision, and breast feeding... Oh my! What's the pain/emotional cost? Alternative medicines.
Answer: Sientra Breast Implants Hi Pandemic, The high profile implant is an implant that project a little more than a moderate profile implant, and has a narrower base diameter. A high profile can be saline, gel, or "gummy-bear". So high profile and gummy bear are not necessarily the same. The cost of a low or moderate or high profile gel implant is the same. Profiles do not determine price. We charge the same for Sientra implants as we did for the similar implants from the other two companies. It is my understanding from many of my friends who use Sientra, that they also charge the same for Sientra.Be sure to see only a board certified plastic surgeon (by ABPS - The American Board of Plastic Surgery) who is a member of ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a member of ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Also, ask if they have an established, high volume breast augmentation practice, performing several hundred breast augmentations each year. Ask to see their before and after photos if you didn’t see any on their website. If they are experienced, they should have several 100 breast implant patients for you to view. I would also recommend that your doctor offer you the chance to talk to past patients who would be happy to discuss their experience with you. You need to feel comfortable, so make sure the environment is safe as in an accredited surgery center. Also, ask a prospective surgeon if he or she has ever published journal articles in professional peer-reviewed journals, which they can provide you.If you are seeing a "Sientra" plastic surgeon he/she is already board certified because Sientra only sells to BC plastic surgeons (by ABPS - The American Board of Plastic Surgery) who are members of ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a member of ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Also Sientra is the only implant company who has a warrantee if you develop a capsule after receiving their textured implants. They have a special process which makes the texture. This implant shell is unavailable elsewhere.All the best, "Dr. Joe"
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Answer: Sientra Breast Implants Hi Pandemic, The high profile implant is an implant that project a little more than a moderate profile implant, and has a narrower base diameter. A high profile can be saline, gel, or "gummy-bear". So high profile and gummy bear are not necessarily the same. The cost of a low or moderate or high profile gel implant is the same. Profiles do not determine price. We charge the same for Sientra implants as we did for the similar implants from the other two companies. It is my understanding from many of my friends who use Sientra, that they also charge the same for Sientra.Be sure to see only a board certified plastic surgeon (by ABPS - The American Board of Plastic Surgery) who is a member of ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a member of ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Also, ask if they have an established, high volume breast augmentation practice, performing several hundred breast augmentations each year. Ask to see their before and after photos if you didn’t see any on their website. If they are experienced, they should have several 100 breast implant patients for you to view. I would also recommend that your doctor offer you the chance to talk to past patients who would be happy to discuss their experience with you. You need to feel comfortable, so make sure the environment is safe as in an accredited surgery center. Also, ask a prospective surgeon if he or she has ever published journal articles in professional peer-reviewed journals, which they can provide you.If you are seeing a "Sientra" plastic surgeon he/she is already board certified because Sientra only sells to BC plastic surgeons (by ABPS - The American Board of Plastic Surgery) who are members of ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a member of ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Also Sientra is the only implant company who has a warrantee if you develop a capsule after receiving their textured implants. They have a special process which makes the texture. This implant shell is unavailable elsewhere.All the best, "Dr. Joe"
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Answer: Cost of breast augmentation surgery with Sientra implants A board certified surgeon in your area should be able to give you a detailed cost analysis for breast augmentation with Sientra implants. The profile type does not alter the cost of the implant. There is a cost difference between shaped and round Sientra implants.
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Answer: Cost of breast augmentation surgery with Sientra implants A board certified surgeon in your area should be able to give you a detailed cost analysis for breast augmentation with Sientra implants. The profile type does not alter the cost of the implant. There is a cost difference between shaped and round Sientra implants.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation choices--don't put the cart before the horse! I'm not sure from your question if you have seen an ABPS-certified plastic surgeon yet in consultation, or if you have done research (good) on your own and have formed some opinions about what implants you may want to have, and are asking for additional input here (also good).My only concern is that you don't quite have some basics yet, and are asking some questions that show some gaps in your understanding. For instance, "gummy bear" implants usually refer specifically to the McGhan (now Allergan) style 410 shaped textured highly cohesive silicone implant. All 3 USA implant manufacturers make cohesive silicone gel implants, so they are often mistakenly called "gummy bear" implants, though they may not be shaped OR textured, and come in moderate, moderate plus, high, and ultra high profiles, as do saline implants. So HP does not = gummy bear or vice versa.Shaped textured silicone (cohesive) gel implants do cost more than smooth round cohesive silicone gel implants, which in turn cost more than smooth (or textured) saline implants. More cost does NOT = better!Like Dr. Windle's patients, mine would tell you "Why did you wait?" This is a highly gratifying operation for both patient and surgeon, BUT only if things work out as planned. So choose your surgeon wisely, and listen to advice and recommendations carefully. Consider at least 3 consultations with ABPS-certified plastic surgeons who are all ASAPS members and do at least 100 breast augmentations per year. Don't take the doctor's word for it--ask the nurses at the facility s/he operates at! Beware of "cosmetic surgeons" who claim board-certification in "cosmetic surgery" or in boards that have little or nothing to do with plastic surgery.You might be interested in reading my Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation parts 1 and 2 by clicking on the web reference link below. This is good starting point for anyone considering this operation anywhere by any surgeon. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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June 29, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation choices--don't put the cart before the horse! I'm not sure from your question if you have seen an ABPS-certified plastic surgeon yet in consultation, or if you have done research (good) on your own and have formed some opinions about what implants you may want to have, and are asking for additional input here (also good).My only concern is that you don't quite have some basics yet, and are asking some questions that show some gaps in your understanding. For instance, "gummy bear" implants usually refer specifically to the McGhan (now Allergan) style 410 shaped textured highly cohesive silicone implant. All 3 USA implant manufacturers make cohesive silicone gel implants, so they are often mistakenly called "gummy bear" implants, though they may not be shaped OR textured, and come in moderate, moderate plus, high, and ultra high profiles, as do saline implants. So HP does not = gummy bear or vice versa.Shaped textured silicone (cohesive) gel implants do cost more than smooth round cohesive silicone gel implants, which in turn cost more than smooth (or textured) saline implants. More cost does NOT = better!Like Dr. Windle's patients, mine would tell you "Why did you wait?" This is a highly gratifying operation for both patient and surgeon, BUT only if things work out as planned. So choose your surgeon wisely, and listen to advice and recommendations carefully. Consider at least 3 consultations with ABPS-certified plastic surgeons who are all ASAPS members and do at least 100 breast augmentations per year. Don't take the doctor's word for it--ask the nurses at the facility s/he operates at! Beware of "cosmetic surgeons" who claim board-certification in "cosmetic surgery" or in boards that have little or nothing to do with plastic surgery.You might be interested in reading my Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation parts 1 and 2 by clicking on the web reference link below. This is good starting point for anyone considering this operation anywhere by any surgeon. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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June 25, 2014
Answer: High Profile Sientra Implant Cost - Depends The breast implant is only a portion of the cost, and the implant itself cost to the plastic surgeon may be different based on the volume of implants that are purchased during the year, whether the surgery center purchases the implants (upcharge more), etc. This is basically the same for Sientra, Allergan and Mentor breast silicone implants. Sientra Implants are the most highly cohesive silicone (less likely to leak and more likely to retain shape) available for the most common implants used. Breast implant maker Sientra has announced their Capsular Contracture Care Program, the first of its kind in the industry. TheC3 Program provdes textured breast implant patients with a guarantee beyond the standard manufacturer’s warranty.The experience of the surgeon, geographic location, length of the procedure, whether the procedure will be done in an out patient surgery center vs plastic surgeon's office, anesthesiologist (MD) vs nurse anesthetists (RN), whether the implant is shaped, etc. all make a substantial difference in the overall cost.On the brighter side, our mommy make over breast augmentation patients are some of the happiest patients we have and the discomfort is mainly just during the first few days following the procedure.
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June 25, 2014
Answer: High Profile Sientra Implant Cost - Depends The breast implant is only a portion of the cost, and the implant itself cost to the plastic surgeon may be different based on the volume of implants that are purchased during the year, whether the surgery center purchases the implants (upcharge more), etc. This is basically the same for Sientra, Allergan and Mentor breast silicone implants. Sientra Implants are the most highly cohesive silicone (less likely to leak and more likely to retain shape) available for the most common implants used. Breast implant maker Sientra has announced their Capsular Contracture Care Program, the first of its kind in the industry. TheC3 Program provdes textured breast implant patients with a guarantee beyond the standard manufacturer’s warranty.The experience of the surgeon, geographic location, length of the procedure, whether the procedure will be done in an out patient surgery center vs plastic surgeon's office, anesthesiologist (MD) vs nurse anesthetists (RN), whether the implant is shaped, etc. all make a substantial difference in the overall cost.On the brighter side, our mommy make over breast augmentation patients are some of the happiest patients we have and the discomfort is mainly just during the first few days following the procedure.
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June 23, 2014
Answer: Cost of Sientra implants and breast augmentation mastopexy cost of Sientra implants and breast augmentation mastopexyshaped implants are a few hundred dollars more than the other gel implantsthe cost of an augmentation mastopexy can start at around 6000.00 depending on the technique needed.we prefer minimal incision/scar methods
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June 23, 2014
Answer: Cost of Sientra implants and breast augmentation mastopexy cost of Sientra implants and breast augmentation mastopexyshaped implants are a few hundred dollars more than the other gel implantsthe cost of an augmentation mastopexy can start at around 6000.00 depending on the technique needed.we prefer minimal incision/scar methods
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