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When you picture getting breast implants, do you only see dollar signs? Before you worry about affording breast implants, do your research and get a realistic idea of how much they cost. Breast implants can be surprisingly more, or less, than you thought, depending on the type of implant you choose, and the specific characteristics that come with it. When you google “plastic surgeon near me in Morristown, NJ,” it’s helpful to find one that will be upfront and honest with you about the qualities of each implant and their true costs.
How Much are Breast Implants?
Considering the upfront cost of implants is important, but how much are breast implants after surgery? Many women experience complications after surgery or they aren’t happy with their implant and elect to change them. One cause of this is not knowing what you want beforehand. That’s why it’s crucial to be informed about your options. The three breast implant options are unstructured saline, silicone gel, and structured implants. Structured implants, also known as the IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implant, are the latest in implant technology. In the before and after pictures below, the patient considered her options and chose the IDEAL IMPLANT. She also researched plastic surgeons near me in Morristown, NJ, and felt like the easy choice was board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Schmid.
Before and After
This is a 32 year old woman seen before and six months after a partial subpectoral position (under the muscle) augmentation by Dr. Schmid.
Future Costs
Some breast implants can require future costs because of implant rupture or capsular contracture. If a silicone gel implant ruptures, the sticky gel can spread into the tissues. This is why silicone gel implants come with an FDA recommendation for an MRI after the first three years, then every two years after that, which can end up costing women out of pocket expenses that weren’t planned in the overall cost estimate. Capsular contracture occurs when the surrounding capsule compresses the implant and can cause distortion as well as pain and discomfort to the patient. If either of these complications arise, the breast implants need to be removed or replaced, which also costs more money. The question “how much are breast implants?” can be answered by another question, “how much risk are you willing to take?”
IDEAL IMPLANT and the Protection Plan
The IDEAL IMPLANT is known for being slightly more expensive than other implants, when women ask their plastic surgeon, “how much are breast implants?” But this is only in the upfront cost. The IDEAL IMPLANT actually is a smart financial choice because of how it compares to other implants for future risks. The FDA core clinical trial results showed that at eight years after a primary breast augmentation, IDEAL IMPLANT has a rupture risk of only 2.1% and a capsular contracture risk of only 6.6%, which is dramatically lower than the risks for silicone gel implants. To learn more about how IDEAL IMPLANT compares to silicone gel breast implants visit idealimplant.com/compare.
How much are breast implants? That depends on if you sign up for a protection plan. The Ideal Implant Premium Protection Plan offers financial assistance that is renewable yearly for a low cost. With the Premium Protection Plan women get:
- $10,000 in financial assistance during the first 60 days after your procedure for events such as bleeding and infection.
- $5,000 in financial assistance during the first year for rupture/deflation, capsular contracture, insertional scar revision and related events.
- $5,000 in financial assistance each year you renew your plan for rupture/deflation, capsular contracture, insertional scar revision and related events.
- FREE implant replacement during the life of the implant for rupture/deflation, and during the first ten years for capsular contracture.
The IDEAL IMPLANT Premium Protection Plan is renewable every year for your lifetime by contacting your surgeon’s office. To learn more about the plan, including costs, visit idealimplant.com/protection.
Plastic Surgeons Near Me in Morristown, NJ
Dr. Daniel Schmid can answer your specific questions if you are wondering, “how much are breast implants?” He specializes in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty and liposuction, head, neck, and skin cancer reconstruction, and hand surgery. He also has expertise in surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, including facelift, eyelid lift, necklift, soft-tissue filler, Botox® Cosmetic, and laser skin treatments. Dr. Schmid’s leading-edge training in microsurgery makes it possible for him to offer patients the latest, most effective procedures for breast reconstruction, including autologous tissue flap reconstruction techniques (DIEP, SIEA, TRAM, and TUG) and implant-based reconstruction.
Dr. Schmid is adept at achieving natural, beautiful results for his patients. He listens carefully to each patient’s goals and concerns to develop a plan that maximizes his expertise and addresses his patient’s desires. He is now part of an exclusive group of surgeons who offer the IDEAL IMPLANT.
Researching plastic surgeons near me in Morristown, NJ? Contact Dr. Schmid today to discuss your options. Simply call (973-540-9055) or visit www.plasticsurgerysmg.com. Dr. Schmid’s office is located at 131 Madison Avenue, Suite 120, Morristown, New Jersey 07960. Call today for more information on IDEAL IMPLANT Structured Breast Implants.