It blows my mind that the cost shaped ball of silicone often costs more than the charge for the procedure! Is it supply and demand or is it like a like a pharmaceutical - we just have to wait until a generic comes out? The technology has been around for decades. Thanks.
Answer: Why are implants for breasts so expensive? We as surgeons have no control over the cost of medical devices/supplies/equipment. Certainly, as a business, the manufacturer has put in cost for the manufacturing of the product as well as operative cost, advertising, research, and work for the continual improvement in the safety and efficacy of the device. The cost put forth has developed the current excellent product that we have today from years of progress.
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Answer: Why are implants for breasts so expensive? We as surgeons have no control over the cost of medical devices/supplies/equipment. Certainly, as a business, the manufacturer has put in cost for the manufacturing of the product as well as operative cost, advertising, research, and work for the continual improvement in the safety and efficacy of the device. The cost put forth has developed the current excellent product that we have today from years of progress.
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March 29, 2016
Answer: Why are implants so expensive? Thank you for your question. You are correct in that the implants themselves often cost as much as or more than the actual surgeon's fee. Some is supply and demand, but much of it is because there are only 2 companies that provide FDA approved implants in the USA. These companies have spend billions on research and development and therefore the cost is passed along to the consumer. Though Sientra may return to the market, I doubt there will be many more competitors entering the market with the governmental regulations.
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March 29, 2016
Answer: Why are implants so expensive? Thank you for your question. You are correct in that the implants themselves often cost as much as or more than the actual surgeon's fee. Some is supply and demand, but much of it is because there are only 2 companies that provide FDA approved implants in the USA. These companies have spend billions on research and development and therefore the cost is passed along to the consumer. Though Sientra may return to the market, I doubt there will be many more competitors entering the market with the governmental regulations.
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants / Capsular Contracture/Breast Augmentation/ Cohesive Gel Implants / Silicone Implants / Revision Breast Surgery I appreciate
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants / Capsular Contracture/Breast Augmentation/ Cohesive Gel Implants / Silicone Implants / Revision Breast Surgery I appreciate
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation: Information Dear Ms. Mlwatson1971,Thank you for your important question.I have no expertise or "inside" information on this topic.I can only speculate but having gone through the "1990's breast crisis" with prohibition of using silicone implants, multiple lawsuits, required FDA studies and required follow up studies and improvements in silicone gel implants proably account for thier "cost" to produce. The bottom line is that the actual cost of production is proably only a small amount of the cost to to sell and a profit margin.Based on watching the latest implant company, Ideal Breast Implants, the likely hood of a "generic" breast implant is almost nil. Thus if you want to wait it is your choice however it proably won't occur in your lifetime.If you are still interested in a breast augmentation I recommend that you make several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation: Information Dear Ms. Mlwatson1971,Thank you for your important question.I have no expertise or "inside" information on this topic.I can only speculate but having gone through the "1990's breast crisis" with prohibition of using silicone implants, multiple lawsuits, required FDA studies and required follow up studies and improvements in silicone gel implants proably account for thier "cost" to produce. The bottom line is that the actual cost of production is proably only a small amount of the cost to to sell and a profit margin.Based on watching the latest implant company, Ideal Breast Implants, the likely hood of a "generic" breast implant is almost nil. Thus if you want to wait it is your choice however it proably won't occur in your lifetime.If you are still interested in a breast augmentation I recommend that you make several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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March 26, 2016
Answer: Breast Implant Costs Costs of a #BreastAugmentation with #silicone implants depend on several factors. Such include the geographic location, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and operating room and anesthesia fees.Different implants may have different costs. Approximate costs can be found here on the Real Self website, Surgery.org, or PlasticSurgery.org.
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March 26, 2016
Answer: Breast Implant Costs Costs of a #BreastAugmentation with #silicone implants depend on several factors. Such include the geographic location, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and operating room and anesthesia fees.Different implants may have different costs. Approximate costs can be found here on the Real Self website, Surgery.org, or PlasticSurgery.org.
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