Breast implant removal, or explant surgery, is a popular procedure for women who no longer like their breast implants, but pricing varies widely for a number of factors. This blog discusses the cost of breast implant removal in Newport Beach, CA, the factors that affect the price, and the complementary procedures commonly paired for even better aesthetic results.
The Cost of Breast Implant Removal
The cost of removing your breast implants through explantation surgery in Newport Beach, CA, ranges from approximately $9,000 to $30,000, depending on a number of widely varying factors, including the surgeon’s expertise, the details and complexity of your surgical plan, any combination procedures to address aesthetics after explantation, and more.
Women remove their breast implants for an extensive variety of reasons, including complications like capsular contracture or breast implant illness (BII), or simply due to personal preference. While it may be frustrating to undergo another procedure to achieve the look and comfort you want, what’s most important is that you are happy. Undergoing explant surgery removes problematic breast implants so you can feel confident and healthy.
Dr. Jon Bradley Strawn is an expert implant removal specialist, offering additional anatomical repair and aesthetic improvements with a broad spectrum of additional procedures and surgical techniques for beautiful results. We’ll break down the factors determining the final cost of your breast implant removal below.
Factors Determining the Cost of Explant Surgery
All cosmetic surgery procedures have unique pricing based on key factors, such as:
Geography: Practices in metropolitan areas typically charge higher prices compared to those in less affluent areas.
Surgeon’s expertise: Surgeons who are specialists or highly renowned command higher pricing. While it may be tempting to opt for cheaper options, you get what you pay for in cosmetic surgery. It’s best to entrust highly skilled, experienced surgeons to ensure a safe, satisfying surgical outcome.
Anesthesia and facility fees: Procedures are performed using either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Most plastic surgery procedures require general anesthesia. Though the fees are slightly higher than those for local anesthesia, it is a safer option for long operating times. The facility fees also depend on the procedure’s duration and where the surgery is performed. Surgeons typically perform surgery in an ambulatory surgical center or a hospital. You should ask your surgeon about these factors during your consultation.
Combination procedures: Many procedures, like explant surgery, are commonly paired with others to create the desired result. This affects the total cost of your procedure, though combining procedures in one surgery can actually save you money in the long run (one anesthesia and facility cost), and you’ll be able to recover from both procedures at the same time.
What Procedures Can I Combine With My Explant Surgery?
Each explantation surgery is unique to the needs of the patient, which is one reason prices vary. Dr. Strawn will create a customized surgical plan for you after your consultation, which outlines the techniques and approaches he may take during surgery.
If you’ve had your breast implants for many years, or if they are large or you’re generally dissatisfied with the aesthetic appearance of your breasts after explantation, you’re not alone. It is completely natural for your breast tissue and skin to stretch over the years, due to aging or the size and weight of your implants.
Additionally, the muscle can become damaged or weakened through the breast implantation process, resulting in a loss of structure to the breasts themselves. This is why Dr. Strawn incorporates multiple techniques not just to remove the implants, but also to repair the muscle and enhance the breast aesthetics during his signature full correction explant surgery. The following procedures are potential options for customizing your explantation surgery.
Total Capsule Removal or “En Bloc” Capsulectomy
Dr. Strawn uses the en bloc technique whenever possible to remove the breast implants and breast capsule, or the pocket of scar tissue surrounding the implants. En bloc means as a whole, so the entire pocket, with the implants inside, is removed. This ensures that no contaminants from the breast implants remain.
However, the en bloc technique is only possible if the integrity of the capsule is intact. In some cases, the capsule fuses to the rib cage, so Dr. Strawn will remove the capsule in pieces. He also performs a thorough irrigation of the breast pocket to ensure there is no bacteria left from previous implants.
Muscle Repair
During a full correction explant surgery, Dr. Strawn will address the pectoralis major muscle, as it is often severed during an initial augmentation procedure. He will repair it so that it improves the function and appearance of the muscle and breast tissue.
Breast Lift
A breast lift is a very common addition to explant surgery, as Dr. Strawn will reposition sagging or drooping breasts to a more youthful position, leaving your breasts in a perkier condition—without breast implants. Patients love the look of their rejuvenated breasts and feel just as confident without their breast implants.
Fat Transfer to the Breasts
Lastly, some patients opt to address the volume loss of their breasts with what is sometimes called a “natural” breast augmentation. During a fat transfer procedure, Dr. Strawn performs liposculpture on another area of the body, slimming the hips, buttocks, or abdomen, so he can harvest fat to be reinjected into the breasts. The result is an enhanced figure with subtly augmented breasts using the patient’s own fat, so there is no risk of rejection or adverse effects.
Want to Learn More About Explant Surgery Cost in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Strawn is renowned as a super specialist in explantation surgery, offering extensive experience and knowledge on this specific procedure. His full correction explant surgery is a one-of-a-kind procedure that gives patients peace of mind, control over their own health and aesthetics, and confidence in their natural breasts.
If you are tired of implants that hurt or no longer reflect your aesthetic, call Dr. Strawn today at (949) 612-7231 or complete the contact form to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options.