What is the cost of implant removal with fat transfer?

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Getting an explant and thinking of a better result with fat transfer. Additional cost?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS · Answer

You need much more information (as does your chosen plastic surgeon) before considering this line of reasoning and plan of action. Depending on the size of your present implants, whether or not there are any concerns related to the implants (capsules, calcifications, deflation, rupture, etc.) fat grafting may not be an appropriate consideration (even if I did recommend it). I personally do not recommend fat grafting for elective breast augmentation, but am absolutely comfortable with fat grafting for reconstructive or other cosmetic concerns, just NOT into an otherwise normal breast. Some of the grafted fat ALWAYS dies (30-50%), and this dead fat can cause scar tissue or calcifications that can interfere with the mammographic detection of breast cancer. Since you have a 1 in 8 or 9 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, I would not recommend taking away mammography as a valuable tool in detection of your (possible) breast cancer EARLY. Cost is also usually substantial, and not worth it for minimal enlargement and lumpy and scarred results.Consultation with one or more ABPS-certified plastic surgeons (ASAPS members) would be my best recommendation. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Hardi Implants,I am sorry you are having an issue.  I am unsure why you are removing your implants?  Removal would be a minor part of the fee if you have saline, and possibly would be more expensive to remove gel. Fat transfer for BA on average, in studies, is about 170 cc, so not a lot.  You would have to gauge all this.  I would be examined if I were you to get an accurate price quote. 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).   All the best, "Dr. Joe"

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

When it comes to cost of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure ( quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider… are some of the potential variables involved.  You will find some average costs of surgery listed on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites as well.
In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.
Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best wishes.

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