Question:
What is the revovery period for having Breast Implants and generally what is the cost

I am considering having breast implants. I am very embarrased by their appearance after weight loss. I started at a 42D and have only gone down to a 36C but they just hang. And God forbid, should I try and lean over!!! I took off work for 3 wks with my open RNY and really don't want to ask for another couple of weeks off. How soon can I return to work after this type of surgery and generally how much did it cost paying out of pocket? THANKS    — THE NEW M. (posted on September 12, 2003)

September 12, 2003
Hi ~ I'm there with ya! My friend had implants done on a Friday, was back to work on Monday. Sore, but more than able to perform her duties (desk job). The procedure was done out-patient and she had no problems at all. I am so ready to have mine done - I too am very self conscience of their appearance after the weight loss. Hopefully I'll be able to have the procedure in December or January. Let me know what you find out! Open RNY 1/3/03 330/205/175
   — chelle3081

September 12, 2003
I know 3 people who have had breast implants (but all 3 did not have WLS)... and the cost for all of them was around $4,000. I lived with 2 of them when they had theirs done and they only needed about 4 or 5 days to feel like their oldselves.. now the 3rd one, it seemed that she was back to normal the day after surgery.. I think she is just really tough! <br>Good Luck!!
   — Wendy D P.

September 12, 2003
My niece had hers done some years back for around $5,000, I believe, but I'm not sure if that including hospital charges, too. One thing I might mention - your surgeon may suggest a breast LIFT rather than, or in addition to implants, which would mean more expense. There are some good internet sites under breast augmentation. Good luck!
   — Carly H.

September 12, 2003
Can't answer as to recovery time but just had a consultation yesterday with a PS. $7300 for breast lift (mastoplexy) and augmentation with saline implant. If I want silicone, it is an additional $1,000. The $7300 covered all costs for surgeon's fees, anesthesiologist and surgicenter. Hope this helps!
   — Vicki S.

September 12, 2003
I had a lift with implants, which is what you will need if you have alot of sag following weight loss. Mine was covered by insurance (UHC has a formula for the amount of ptosis - that's droop - required for them to pay for a lift. I more than qualified. I paid for the implants, which were $800. Pretty good deal. I had it done outpatient on a Thursday and went to work on Monday. I was sore but it wasn't too bad. Good luck! hugs, Ann RNY 9/10/99 260/124
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 12, 2003
I have a sister-in-law who had it done last year and she paid just a little over 4,000.00 for the whole procedure and she was out of work for 2 weeks. I'm getting the lower body lift and TT, but im saving for that too. Good luck!
   — Sandy M.