Question:
Cost of implants?

I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon to get a breast reduction/lift and a tummy tuck, and (crossing my fingers) an arm lift. i wanted to know if the breast reduction and tummy tuck were approved, how much extra would i have to pay for implants. and also if everything else is approved except for the arms, how much would that cost to get at the same time as the things that were approved?    — tracy G. (posted on October 2, 2002)

October 2, 2002
I am not quite sure of what you are asking because you say you are getting a breast reduction, but are interested in implants. That sounds kinda of like an contradiction. But anyway, in AZ I have priced then at $3500 and that is a total package /all costs included.
   — nicole P.

October 2, 2002
Hi. It sounds to me like you want mastopexy (which is a breast lift, with or without excess tissue removal) with augmentation. To answer your question, I've been quoted prices ranging from $800 to $1200 depending on the type. Talk to your plastic surgeon about what you want. He may or may not be willing to code the breast surgery as a reduction if it's really a mastopexy (even if you pay for the augmentation part yourself.) JK, RN
   — Joya K.

October 2, 2002
I read somewhere that one person only paid $500 for the implants since her insurance covered the surgery. I also read that one lady paid $1000. Hope this helps. I will let you know more if I am approved because that is what I intend to do.
   — Beffy W.

October 2, 2002
I am hoping to have the circum-areole lift (also called the Benelli and donut lift) with implants. My surgeon has quoted me an all inclusive price of $4,800 for the procedure and everything. I think it may be a little high, but he has done a tummy tuck and thigh lift (which insurance paid for) on me and I am really pleased with what he has done so far. I had hoped that my insurance would pay for the lift and I could just pay for the implants and it would be much cheaper but so far they are refusing. I have one more appeal option.
   — cindy Q.