How Much Will My Breast Revision Surgery Cost?

This blog discusses the price range of a breast revision procedure. Due to the varied nature of this combination procedure, we also discuss which procedures are generally included in a breast revision and how the patient can customize their surgery to suit their needs.

Table of Contents

• Breast Revision Cost in Florida
• What Is Breast Revision?
• How Does Breast Revision Work?
• Why Would I Need to Replace My Implants?
• Want to Learn More About Breast Revision Surgery in Tampa, FL?

Breast Revision Cost in Florida

Sometimes, things just don’t work out the way we plan—this applies to many aspects of life, from work to relationships, and even cosmetic surgery. If you no longer like your breast augmentation results, or you are looking for a change in your natural breasts, you don’t have to live with unhappiness, as breast revision is an increasingly popular procedure that can help you get the look you want!

While it’s not ideal to pay for your dream boobs twice, living with an undesirable surgical result is worse. Breast revision surgery prices range widely, for reasons we’ll explain later, but patients in Florida, and generally the United States as a whole, can expect to pay anywhere from $8,000 to over $21,000, with the average cost hovering around $10,000. 

What Is Breast Revision?

In order to understand how those ranges are determined, we have to break down what exactly breast implant revision entails. 

Breast revision is a surgery that addresses one or more issues with the patient’s breasts, whether they have breast implants already or just natural breast tissue. Many surgeons treat breast revision as an implant revision procedure, but Dr. Pasquale Tolomeo includes patients who do not have implants in this procedure, as well. Dr. Tolomeo believes in a comprehensive approach to treating the body to achieve a more natural-looking, cohesive result.

Essentially, breast revision encompasses a variety of breast enhancement procedures, including: 

• Breast Lift Surgery: Ideal for patients who have lost elasticity and are left with sagging breasts. This is a common occurrence for patients who have experienced pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. A breast lift can restore a youthful perkiness to the breasts, improve symmetry, and improve breast shape.

• Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation with breast implants is the ideal procedure for improving breast volume and shape. This highly customizable procedure can enhance cleavage, breast shape, symmetry, and overall breast size.

• Breast Reduction: This procedure is ideal for patients with overly large natural breasts. Usually categorized by large, heavy breasts that cause neck, back, and chest pain, breast reduction surgery provides both aesthetic and functional improvements.

• Breast Implant Removal: In some cases, breast augmentation does not work out. There are many possibilities as to why this is, but the goal of breast implant removal is to safely and completely remove the implants.

How Does Breast Revision Work?

Breast revision is clearly very custom to the patient and her needs. Your procedure (and the final cost) will be dictated by the concerns you have and your overall goals. Dr. Tolomeo will listen to what you want, and together, you will develop a plan that best helps you achieve your goals.

For example, if you are experiencing capsular contracture or an implant rupture and need to have your implants removed, that will be the primary procedure performed. In situations like this, patients have the choice to permanently remove their implants or have them replaced. A common procedure combination is to: 

1. Remove the ruptured or problematic implants
2. Perform a breast lift to restore a perky position
3. Replace the old implants with new ones, adjusted to the current aesthetic of the patient

Other popular procedure combinations include removing old implants and using a breast lift to reshape and restore a perky look, while maintaining a more natural appearance without breast implants. 

The combinations are endless, and are up to the discretion of the patient and Dr. Tolomeo’s advice.

Why Would I Need to Replace My Implants?

Although they are long-lasting, breast implants are not designed to be lifetime devices. While this varies from person to person, the general lifespan of breast implants is about 10–15 years. As the implants age, the risk of rupture increases. So, it’s not uncommon to need to upgrade implants. 

Additionally, many patients discover that they’d like an aesthetic change as the years progress. Whether you have large implants when you’re younger and want to update them to a smaller size, you want to swap from saline to silicone, or you’d like a new implant shape, the choice is always yours. A breast revision is an excellent opportunity to reassess your aesthetic and make some changes that better suit your lifestyle. 

Some changes are necessary due to changes in the body. If you have larger implants placed when you are young, your breast skin must stretch to accommodate their size. As you age and as skin loses elasticity, this can result in breasts that appear saggy, even with implants. A combination breast revision with a lift can ensure the longevity and vitality of your figure. 

Choosing an Expert Breast Revision Specialist

Dr. Tolomeo is a master of body contouring and advanced breast enhancement techniques. He goes above and beyond to learn new techniques that better serve his patients, including the L-scar breast lift, which reduces visible scarring associated with a traditional breast lift. 

With Dr. Tolomeo, you can be assured your breast revision procedure is custom, advanced, and suits your needs.

Want to Learn More About Breast Revision Surgery in Tampa, FL?

You deserve the breasts you want. Call Dr. Pasquale Tolomeo today at (516) 350-8186 or fill out the contact form to request a consultation.