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 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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March 27, 2016
Answer: High Cost of Breast Implants The cost of implants IS affected by supply and demand as well as by regulation and litigation. Many years ago we had over 16 companies producing either gel and or implants and after the silicone debacle of 1992 the number was reduced to a mere 2. These two companies were made to go through prodigious government mazes to prove safety and efficacy and continue to spend many millions on RD. (In other words, the implants from 10 years ago are not the implants we use today).As most veteran Plastic surgeons would tell you, we have ALL seen other cheaper implants come on the US market and they leave 5-10 years later leaving thousands of women stranded with their implant. Look up PIP.The two companies remaining MENTOR and ALLERGAN (aka Natrelle/Inamed/McGhan) back their products with a lifetime warranty. Whenever their implants leak, you have the right to a FREE pair of new implants. No other company that I know does that.So, you have a choice.Pay for either Mentor or Allergan implants from a reputable board certified Plastic surgeon OR get "generic" implants elsewhere. Personally, I like the security of a well researched product by a company which stands behind its products. I think it is well worth the price for both myself and my patients.Peter Aldea, MD
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March 27, 2016
Answer: High Cost of Breast Implants The cost of implants IS affected by supply and demand as well as by regulation and litigation. Many years ago we had over 16 companies producing either gel and or implants and after the silicone debacle of 1992 the number was reduced to a mere 2. These two companies were made to go through prodigious government mazes to prove safety and efficacy and continue to spend many millions on RD. (In other words, the implants from 10 years ago are not the implants we use today).As most veteran Plastic surgeons would tell you, we have ALL seen other cheaper implants come on the US market and they leave 5-10 years later leaving thousands of women stranded with their implant. Look up PIP.The two companies remaining MENTOR and ALLERGAN (aka Natrelle/Inamed/McGhan) back their products with a lifetime warranty. Whenever their implants leak, you have the right to a FREE pair of new implants. No other company that I know does that.So, you have a choice.Pay for either Mentor or Allergan implants from a reputable board certified Plastic surgeon OR get "generic" implants elsewhere. Personally, I like the security of a well researched product by a company which stands behind its products. I think it is well worth the price for both myself and my patients.Peter Aldea, MD
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