If you’re tired of painful or unsatisfactory breast implants, you’re not alone. Countless women have decided to remove their breast implants in favor of a more natural appearance—without the associated pain, discomfort, or unexplained complications. One popular option is an en bloc capsulectomy (also known as a Total Intact Capsulectomy), which removes the breast implants and scar tissue capsule as a complete unit.
This blog discusses the costs of this procedure, the importance of choosing an experienced explantation specialist like Dr. Jon Bradley Strawn, and the details of his signature procedure, the full correction explant surgery.
The Cost of Removing Breast Implants
Removing your breast implants is a big decision, and most patients choose this option to improve their health and self-confidence. While it’s not always a welcome idea to pay for cosmetic surgery again, the benefits of removing your breast implants will certainly offset the cost. Breast implant removal, sometimes called explantation surgery, is a secondary procedure performed on patients who have had breast augmentation with breast implants.
There are many different approaches to removing breast implants, depending on your goals for the procedure, your reasons for wanting your implants removed, and the quality of your breast implants and breast capsule. The en bloc capsulectomy procedure not only removes the entire breast capsule and implant together in one piece, but it also removes the surrounding scar tissue and other remnants of previous breast surgeries.
How Much Does an En Bloc Capsulectomy Cost?
The cost of your en bloc capsulectomy depends on a number of factors, including your surgeon’s expertise and whether you have combined your procedure with any others, such as a breast lift or fat grafting.
The average cost of an en bloc capsulectomy through a specialist starts at approximately $9,000, including the surgeon’s fee, surgical facility fee, and anesthesia fee combined.
What Factors Influence the Cost of an En Bloc Casulectomy?
As with all cosmetic procedures, the cost of an en bloc capsulectomy depends on factors such as the practice’s location, the surgeon’s expertise, and the details of the surgical plan.
The base price of any procedure is called the surgeon’s fee, or surgical fee, and is subject to the greatest variation. For instance, practices in metropolitan areas typically command higher prices than those elsewhere, as the general overhead is higher. Specialists also charge higher fees to account for their expertise, as they can offer a higher level of care and more reliable results.
Other factors include facility fees, anesthesia fees, and miscellaneous costs. Each procedure is performed either in an accredited surgical facility or a hospital operating room, so the facility fee refers to any fees associated with this. En bloc capsulectomies are outpatient procedures performed using general anesthesia, which is included in the anesthesia fee. If you require a surgical recovery bra or compression garment, or prescription medications, these fees typically fall under the miscellaneous umbrella.
How to Determine the Cost of Your En Bloc Capsulectomy
The best way to determine your final cost is to schedule a consultation with your expert explantation surgeon and learn exactly what is included in the price.
Dr. Jon Bradley Strawn at Scultura Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, CA, is considered a breast implant removal super specialist, having built his practice with a focus on helping women feel and look their best after removing breast implants. With over 1,600 implants removed via en bloc and total capsulectomy, Dr. Strawn is highly regarded as an expert in this procedure. He can help you determine which method is ideal based on your needs and whether you’d like to combine your en bloc capsulectomy with another breast enhancement procedure.
When women suffering from breast implant illness (BII) are turned away from other surgeons or their symptoms are ignored, Dr. Strawn and his compassionate team are here. If you are struggling with pain, capsular contracture, unidentified symptoms, or general dissatisfaction with your breast implants, Dr. Strawn can help.
During your consultation, he will listen to your concerns and goals for the procedures and answer any questions you may have about explantation and en bloc capsulectomies. After you work together to decide on the best course of action, he will be happy to provide you with an accurate cost estimate for your en bloc capsulectomy.
What Is Full Correction Explant Surgery?
Dr. Strawn has developed a full-correction procedure that addresses both functional and aesthetic concerns with breast implants and breast implant removal: his signature full correction explant surgery.
Many patients worry about what their breasts will look like after removing their breast implants—even if they are causing them pain. While it is natural to be concerned with aesthetics, your health and well-being are most important. Dr. Strawn’s full correction procedure gives you the best of both worlds: relief from BII and capsular contracture, plus beautifully lifted and subtly augmented, natural breasts.
Take a look at some of his before and after images to see how this procedure can benefit you. The full correction procedure is a multi-step process that involves breast implant removal, a breast lift, and fat grafting to the breasts for a stunning result. In determining whether a physician is a specialist in this procedure, it is important to see an extensive number of before and after pictures to determine their artistic capabilities, along with knowing how much experience they’ve had with this specialized procedure.
En Bloc Capsulectomy & Pocket Irrigation
Dr. Strawn first removes the entire breast capsule and breast implants as one unit, including any residual substances, such as mesh or sutures from prior surgery. Next, he cleans the breast pocket with a triple-antibiotic solution to remove any bacteria and give you peace of mind.
Muscle Repair
This is an additional step many explantation surgeons skip: Dr. Strawn repairs the pectoralis muscle during an internal revision to repair damage, enhancing the placement of the natural breast tissue.
Breast lift
A breast lift can restore drooping or stretched breast skin caused by age or the weight of long-term breast implants. This step results in a youthful, perky breast appearance.
Liposculpture and Fat Grafting
This is a two-in-one step in which Dr. Strawn artfully slims and contours an area of the body (such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips), processes and purifies the fat, and then reinjects it into your breasts for subtle fullness.
A full correction explant surgery yields naturally beautiful, symmetrical, and healthy breasts.
Want to Learn More About En Bloc Capsulectomies in Newport Beach, CA?
Call Dr. Strawn today at (949) 612-7231 or complete the contact form to schedule your comprehensive consultation and learn your options for removing painful breast implants. Start feeling and looking your best.