Breast Implants | 4 minute read
When women decide to remove their breast implants, also known as explant surgery, one of the first questions they often ask is how much will breast implant removal cost? The price of this surgery varies based on whether you opt to replace the implants, undergo fat transfer, or “go flat” after breast implant removal. If you are removing your implants due to an issue with them, that can also affect the cost. This blog covers the cost of breast implant removal in detail to give you a better idea of what you can expect to pay for your procedure.
What Is the Average Cost of Breast Explant Surgery?
The average national cost of breast explant surgery ranges from $3,650 to $6,000, according to recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That number only reflects the surgeon’s fee, which is a large part of the total price. Numerous factors can affect the cost, including the location of your surgery and your provider’s experience.
Dr. Khoobehi’s implant removals average between $2,500 and $5,000. He will carefully listen to your concerns and aesthetic goals after explant surgery at your initial consultation. He will use that information to create a customized surgical plan and provide you with a complete price quote at that time.
What Is Included in the Cost of Breast Implant Removal?
While your surgeon’s fee makes up the largest portion of your breast implant removal price, other costs may include:
- Facility fees
- Anesthesia
- Medications
- Preoperative tests
- Postoperative supplies
When you receive your quote from your plastic surgeon, make sure all of these costs are included in the price to ensure you don’t have any surprises after your surgery.
Reasons for Implant Removal and Procedure Price
The average national costs quoted above are for patients who undergo simple breast implant surgery without removing the surrounding capsule. However, some patients may need to have the scar tissue capsule removed due to complications after the original implant surgery, which increases the cost of the procedure.
Capsular contracture is a condition where the scar tissue surrounding the implant becomes hard, tight, or thick. When this occurs, it can distort the appearance of the breast and cause significant pain for the patient. When a patient wants removal of a silicone implant due to capsular contracture, the surgeon must remove the implant and surrounding scar tissue. This explant surgery takes more time and is more expensive than simply removing the implants from the breast tissue.
Plan After Implant Removal and Procedure Price
The cost of your breast implant removal will also depend on your plan for after the implants are out. Some women opt to replace them with new implants, which will have their own cost. Others choose to add fat grafting to the breasts, a natural method of augmentation that uses their own fat to create shape and subtle fullness. Dr. Khoobehi has extensive experience using fat transfer to breasts, as his before and after photos demonstrate.
The fat transfer process involves extracting fat from another area of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, via liposuction. The extracted fat is purified and injected into the breasts in strategic areas to create a natural enhancement. The cost of this procedure is added to your explant surgery if you choose to do both at the same time.
Women who have noticed sagging in their breasts with their implants will likely see the sagging become more noticeable once the implants are out. These patients often choose to combine their implant surgery with a breast lift to remove loose skin and reposition the breasts to a higher, more youthful position on the chest. A breast lift will also add to the cost of your breast implant removal, but will likely produce a much more satisfying result if sagging is a concern.
Learn More About Breast Implant Removal in New Orleans, LA
No matter what your reason might be for removing your breast implants, women who undergo explant surgery are typically very happy with their decision. To find out if breast implant removal in New Orleans is right for you, call our office at (504) 779-5538, book an appointment online, or complete our online contact form today.
