Our Costs and Coverage for Breast Implant Removal
- Dr Duncan Taylor's Practice
- Oct 29, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 10
Breast implant removal or explant surgery is a highly personalised procedure tailored to each individual's needs, whether for medical reasons, personal choice, or concerns related to implant age and degradation.
We use advanced AI technology to input patient photos and provide a visual guide to potential outcomes, whether you’re considering a lift, implant removal only, or combined with a lift, implant size adjustment, or fat grafting. This provides a visual guide to help you understand your options and inform your decision.
Below, we provide a transparent overview of our potential costs, rebates, and insurance considerations for the various explant procedures.
Please remember that these prices are general estimates and may vary based on your specific requirements.
After a comprehensive consultation with Dr Taylor, you will receive a quote outlining the costs and estimated rebates, including hospital and anaesthetic fees.
Implant Removal + Capsulectomy (partial or total)
From $6,000 (Surgeon’s Fee Only)
Rebate Eligibility: If the removal is due to medical issues such as implant rupture, capsular contracture, or other health concerns, you may qualify for a rebate on the Surgeon and Anaesthetist fees through Medicare and your health fund.
Additional Costs to Be Aware Of:
Anaesthetist Fee - Out-of-pocket costs will apply
Hospital Fee - Comprehensive insurance may fully cover the hospital fee if it is for medical reasons. If uninsured, hospital fees will apply.
Garments – The patient will need to purchase 2 x post-surgery grade compression bras.
Implant Removal + Capsulectomy (partial or total) + Implant Replacement
From $10,500 (Surgeon’s Fee Only)
Rebate Eligibility: No Medicare or health fund rebate is available for surgeon or anaesthetist fees on any part of this procedure when new implants are inserted for aesthetic reasons.
Implant Cost: From $2,500 (if choosing to replace implants), this price includes 2 x high-quality implants + an intra-operative sizing device + an insertion sleeve.
Additional Costs to Be Aware Of:
Anaesthetist Fee - Out-of-pocket costs will apply
Hospital Fee – Note that insurance typically does not cover the cost for any part of this procedure if new implants are inserted for aesthetic purposes only. Hospital fees will apply.
Garments – The patient will need to purchase 2 x post-surgery grade compression bras.
Implant Removal + Capsulectomy + Fat Grafting
From $11,000 (Surgeon’s Fee Only)
This procedure is more specialised and fewer surgeons offer it. It involves removing the implant, performing a total or partial capsulectomy, and using fat grafting to enhance the breast shape.
Rebate Eligibility: If the removal is due to medical issues such as implant rupture, capsular contracture, or other health concerns, you may qualify for a rebate on the Surgeon and Anaesthetist fees through Medicare and your health fund. The rebate would only apply to the removal of the implant portion of the procedure. Fat grafting would be considered cosmetic if completed for aesthetic purposes only, and a rebate would not apply for this portion of the procedure.
Consumables: $600 for the disposable fat processing unit (used in the fat grafting process)
Additional Costs to Be Aware Of:
Anaesthetist Fee - Out-of-pocket costs will apply
Hospital Fee - If you're insured through private health, partial coverage for the hospital fee may be available for the explant portion of the procedure only. Hospital fees would apply for the fat grafting portion of the procedure if it is completed for aesthetic purposes.
Garments - The patient will need to purchase 2 x post-surgery grade compression bras and a garment for the area where the body fat is harvested ie. Abdominal binder/ compression shorts.
Implant Removal + Capsulectomy + Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
From $15,000 (Surgeon’s Fee Only)
Rebate Eligibility: You may qualify for a Medicare and health fund rebate on surgeon and anaesthetist fees if your breast ptosis meets the criteria or your removal is due to medical issues like implant rupture or capsular contracture.
Additional Costs to Be Aware Of:
Anaesthetist Fee - Out-of-pocket costs will apply
Hospital Fee - if uninsured. However, hospital fees may be entirely covered by appropriate insurance.
Garments - The patient will need to purchase 2 x post-surgery grade compression bras.
Implant Replacement + Capsulectomy + Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
From $18,000 (Surgeon's Fee Only)
Rebate Eligibility: No Medicare or health fund rebate is available for surgeon or anaesthetist fees when inserting new implants for aesthetic reasons. However, if your breast ptosis meets the criteria, you may qualify for a rebate on these fees for the mastopexy portion of the procedure.
Implant Cost: $2,500 (for new implants). This price includes 2 x high-quality implants + an intra-operative sizing device + an insertion sleeve.
Additional Costs to Be Aware Of:
Anaesthetist Fee - Out-of-pocket costs will apply
Hospital Fee - Insurance may cover only the breast lift component if your coverage is sufficient. Hospital fees will apply for the replacement of the implant portion of the procedure if the implants are inserted for aesthetic purposes.
Garments – Patient to purchase 2 x post-surgery grade compression bras
Implant Removal + Capsulectomy + Mastopexy (Breast Lift) + Fat Grafting
From $20,000 (Surgeon’s Fee Only)
Rebate Eligibility: If implant removal is due to medical issues like rupture, capsular contracture, or other health concerns, you may qualify for a rebate on surgeon and anaesthetist fees through Medicare and your health fund. If your breast ptosis meets the criteria, you may also be eligible for a rebate on these fees for the mastopexy portion of the procedure. Fat grafting is considered cosmetic if done solely for aesthetic purposes, and no rebate applies to this part of the procedure.
Consumables: $601 for the disposable fat processing unit (used in the fat grafting process)
Additional Costs to Be Aware Of:
Anaesthetist Fee - Out-of-pocket costs will apply
Hospital Fee - For those with adequate insurance, the removal and lift costs may be covered, leaving only the theatre fee for the fat grafting component. The fat grafting portion of the procedure would incur a hospital fee.
Garments - The patient will need to purchase 2 x post-surgery grade compression bras and a garment for the area of the body where fat is harvested, ie. Abdominal binder.
Insurance and Rebates
In Perth, Australia, Medicare or private health insurance may offer rebates or partial coverage for medically necessary explant procedures. Consulting with your provider is essential to understanding your specific coverage.
Our team is here to help clarify costs, options, and aftercare. If you’re considering breast explant surgery, reach out to schedule a consultation and discuss the most appropriate options for you. Click here for our contact information.
Click here for more information about implant removal and what to expect during and after an the surgery. Or visit our procedure page.
