How much will a revision cost from the same dr?

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I am bottoming out, I have talked with my original dr about this and he wants to do an internal bra procedure with sutures, possibly mesh. He wouldn't give me a price yet and I was wondering about how much this revision would cost? I know all doctors are different but I really have no idea what ball park we're in..

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Tough question to answer as the price varies greatly by geographical location, experience of the surgeon, whether in an outpatient surgery center vs hospital (hospital more expensive), type of breast implant and mesh, etc.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Most of the your own surgeon will want to keep revision costs to a minimum for their own patients, so the costs would be less. Bottoming out is usually due to weakness of the tissues, not an error during placement of the implants. The addition of an internal bra with mesh is often a very good idea, and the cost of the mesh will have to be figured in. It will be less expensive than trying a repair without it and not having it work, which would then require another surgery.

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD · Answer

Obviously, each doctor has his/her own protocol for handling returning patients or patients with problems/complications.  It would be impossible to tell you what your doctor might charge.  Most doctors will offer a discount on their fees for such patients, however.  You will need to contact your plastic surgeon to get a price.  The insertion of material such as mesh may greatly increase the cost.  That stuff is expensive.  I generally find that I can correct bottoming out issues without the insertion of foreign materials.

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

The price of a surgical procedure is totally up to your individual plastic surgeon. Generally, surgeons do charge considerably less when they did the original procedure. According to the extent of your "bottoming-out," a mesh may very well be a good idea. It certainly gives excellent support and the encapsulation rate is considerably less using mesh. Bottoming out frequently recurs without the use of mesh.Regarding the price, you simply have to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Thank you for your question and best of luck

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the complication you are experiencing. Policy regarding coverage of expenses for revisionary surgery will vary from office to office and probably on a case-by-case basis as well. Of course, much of the financial considerations will depend on exactly what operation is necessary; generally the longer the duration of surgery, the greater the expenses. Costs that may be considered are that of surgery facility, anesthesiologist, new breast implants, additional material such as acellular dermal matrix/mesh etc.

Generally speaking, costs of revisionary surgery may range from zero, to anesthesia/surgery center fees, to discounted surgeon's fees. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to bottoming out surgery correction) helps. Best wishes.

Generally speaking, costs of revisionary surgery may range from zero, to anesthesia/surgery center fees, to discounted surgeon's fees. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to bottoming out surgery correction) helps. Best wishes.

How much will a revision cost from the same dr?

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