The cost of breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors, including your surgeon’s fee and the type of implant that you choose. The average cost of breast augmentation surgery ranges from about $4,500 to $8,500, although it can cost much more if you choose a very expensive type of implant or go to a very prestigious surgeon. Some people decide to get their implants done overseas because they can save thousands of dollars by doing so; however, there is always an element of risk associated with traveling abroad for medical care that should be considered before making such a decision.
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is performed to improve the appearance of the breasts, but it can also be used to correct deformities or issues with breast size. If you are considering getting breast implants in Michigan, you are likely wondering what the costs of this procedure will be.
Read on to learn more on Best Plastic Surgeon In Michigan For Breast Augmentation, Do Implants Have To Be Replaced and Preparing For Breast Augmentation
Best Plastic Surgeon In Michigan For Breast Augmentation
Choosing a surgeon for your breast augmentation can be difficult and time consuming. With so many things to consider – facility, surgeon qualifications and experience, previous work – it’s important that you do your research.
How to Choose a Breast Surgeon
What Does it Mean to be Board Certified?
One of the most important things to look for is a board certification. Surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) have at least six years of approved surgical training, including a plastic surgery residency. ABPS certified surgeons are also required to pass comprehensive written and oral exams in plastic surgery specifically.
Bedside Manners Matter
Whether you’re getting implants, a breast lift, or a breast reduction, your surgeon should listen to your desires and suggest procedures that are best for your health and your body. If a surgeon is trying to upsell you or push you into a procedure you aren’t sure about or comfortable with, this is a red flag. Your surgeon should make you feel confident, secure, and at ease. He or she will be with you from the consultation all the way through your recovery – including follow-up visits, so be sure you’re happy with the relationship you’re building as you go.
Plastic Surgery Photography
Many surgeons and health institutions don’t share photos of their work online, as before and after photos can be private and intimate – especially when it comes to body augmentation. It’s appropriate to ask your surgeon for before and after photos of their work during your consultation. Many will have it ready for you to review during your visit, but be sure to ask before you commit to a surgical procedure.
Read those Reviews
Most health institutions allow patients to review and rate surgeons based on past experiences. Take the time to read reviews for surgeons you’re considering before your consultation. Keep in mind that your experience may differ from that of another reviewer, but overall these recommendations can help steer you down the right path.
Procedure Types
Several types of breast augmentation exist and your surgeon may have more experience with some than others. U of U Health plastic surgeons work together to refer patients to the best surgeon for each procedure on their team.
Breast plastic surgery procedures available with U of U Health include:
- Breast Implants – Saline & Silicone
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction – for women AND men
- Transgender Services
Even though there’s a lot of things to keep in mind when you’re researching and selecting a surgeon for your upcoming breast augmentation procedure, the most important thing is how you feel about the surgeon you choose. At the end of the day, you’re going under the knife and you need to feel comfortable and confident. Based on the information above, you should be able to find the best surgeon for you.
Do Implants Have To Be Replaced
One of the most common questions we get about breast implants is, “Is breast augmentation permanent?” Where there are many reasons why your breast implants may need to be replaced down the road, there isn’t a specific age or number of years that will automatically trigger the need for a breast implant replacement.
How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
Breast implants aren’t permanent, but they can be very long-lasting.
On average, breast implants tend to last 10 to 15 years before a revision may be necessary. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that yours will automatically need to be replaced as soon as your ten-year anniversary rolls around.
For some women, breast implants can last much longer than the average 10 or 15 years. Others may want to change the size, shape or type of implant well before the ten-year mark.
How Do I Know If My Implants Need to Be Replaced?
There are lots of reasons why you might want or need a breast augmentation revision, including:
- Capsular contracture
- Deflating, rippling or ruptured implants
- You want a change of style, size or shape
- Your body has changed due to pregnancy, menopause, weight gain or loss or other factors
- You no longer want breast implants
What’s Involved in a Breast Augmentation Revision?
In some cases, the same incisions from your initial breast augmentation can be used for your revision procedure. However, new incisions may be necessary in some situations to access the breast pocket and remove and replace your implants.
Preparing For Breast Augmentation
You will need to see your primary care physician for a preoperative physical within the 14 day period prior to your scheduled breast enlargement surgery at our AAAASF-accredited surgery facility, just as you would at a hospital. This is necessary to ensure you are in good medical condition for an anesthetic and operation. All surgeries and types of anesthesia have some risk, and every effort is made to reduce risk. A preoperative physical is an essential part of this process, just as a pilot’s checklist is before takeoff.
Besides being in good health prior to surgery, you must avoid drugs that can increase your risk for bleeding. This would include prescription drugs such as Lovenox, Coumadin, Xarelto, Warfarin, Plavix, and others. This also includes aspirin-containing products (Bayer™, Excedrin™, Anacin™, Bufferin™, Ecotrin™, and many multi-symptom medications — anything with acetylsalicylic acid [ASA, or aspirin]), ibuprofen-containing products (Advil™, Nuprin™, Mediprin™, Motrin™, and similar multi-symptom medicines containing ibuprofen), Aleve™ (naprosyn), or high-dose vitamins D and E (this interferes with vitamin K absorption, which is necessary for proper blood clotting). The dose of vitamins D and E in a daily multivitamin is not a problem, and a multivitamin in the weeks before surgery is a good idea. Except for the daily vitamin, all of the above medications should be avoided during the two weeks before and after surgery, since even one dose can interfere with proper blood clotting. Even a single baby aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding, capsular contracture, and re-operation.
You must also discontinue all herbal preparations you may be taking, as many of these remedies contain blood-thinning agents that can cause bleeding and require re-operation. Some herbal preparations can also interfere with anesthetic medications. Even over-the-counter appetite suppressants or “natural” diuretics can cause increased risk for anesthesia, and must be stopped a full two weeks before surgery.
If you have the Factor V Leiden gene, or other genetic bleeding/clotting disorders, you may need additional consultation with a Hematologist to minimize bleeding or clotting with this elective surgery. Oral contraceptive use, particularly in smokers, increases the potential for developing blood clots with any surgical procedure.
Tobacco use of any kind should be stopped completely two weeks before surgery to prevent post-operative coughing that can raise your blood pressure and increase the risk of bleeding or capsule formation, which can cause hard or painful breasts and require re-operation. If you are having a breast lift, the incisions needed to shape and lift the breasts may cause reduced circulation and difficulty healing; smoking even one cigarette, using nicotine gum, or exposure to second-hand smoke may cause areas of the breast skin or areola to die because of lack of circulation. Prolonged dressing changes, skin grafts, or additional surgery may be necessary if you continue even minimal tobacco or nicotine use or exposure. E-cigarettes or vaping with nicotine are not allowed.
On the day of your breast enlargement surgery, wear loose-fitting clothes, preferably something with front zipper so that it can be put on and taken off without raising one’s arms. You must bring a driver as you should not drive a car for the first two days after surgery or while on pain medications. Someone must also be with you the night of surgery, but this person does not need to be a nurse, just someone who can help with medications, ice bags, assist you to the bathroom, or answer the phone.