Would like to get a general price for breast implant removal in California

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I have 3 1/2 year old implants that are just too big and uncomfortable.o had a capsular contracture with the set before and immediacy had to redo? The pain I have now is similar but mild compared to the last. Would just like a good idea how much to have implants removed? Live in NorCal

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Often it is not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they use the latest techniques? What do their results look like? Do they have photos to show of their work? Do they provide follow-up themselves, or will you only see the nurses (or even just an assistant)? Are they available by phone for an emergency or does one of their staff answer after-hour calls? What is the impression you get from their office and staff? Are they professional and informative? Do they know what they are talking about? You need to ask yourself all of these questions.

When comparing quotes from different doctors, check to make sure that the costs you are quoted are for the same thing! Check to see what type of anesthesia and facility you are going to be treated in. If the total price is lower but you are not going to receive proper anesthesia from a board certified anesthesiologist, then are you getting a better deal (or inferior treatment)? If the facility is not a certified outpatient surgery center but is an in-office procedure room, is the difference in safety worth the cost reduction? If the doctor is not a board certified plastic surgeon, is that worth the discount in the fees? I would say the answer to all three of these questions is no!

Assuming you are talking about a board certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience in breast explantation, you need to find someone who you trust. This is your body, make sure you are making decisions based on the quality of care, the experience and training of the doctor, and proven results! Cost alone should not be the deciding factor.

The prices can vary from state to state, and from city to city. Our costs, including the board certified plastic surgeon's fees, board certified anesthesiologist's fees, operating room, labs, scar gel, vitamins, and follow-up at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and every year after that forever, are around $8250. If you need more follow-up appointments, those are free as well.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The cost of having the implants removed will depend upon if you simply need the implants out, or if it will be both the implants and the capsules.  If you are experiencing a capsular contracture you will likely need the capsules removed.  I recommend visiting a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for an examination to determine what the surgery would entail.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing.  Based on your description, your surgery may involve more than simply removal of the breast implants.

When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The exact operation necessary,  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, type of breast implants… are some of the potential variables involved. You will find some average costs of surgery 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.

I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that  additional revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

The cost of a breast implant removal can vary depending on the extent of the capsule remaining but should be in the range of 5000-7000, including operating room and anesthesia fees. Consult with a few different plastic surgeons before making your decision.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The fee for removal will vary from surgeon to surgeon. It also depends upon the extent of the work especially if the capsules have to be removed.

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