What is the cost for Breast Implant Removal (Explant) in Sydney?

Breast implant removal or explant in Sydney is a complex procedure involving care by a team of medical professionals, as well as the use of hospital operating facilities and a variety of equipment and supplies. Each of these elements needs to be taken into consideration when billing for a breast implant removal, or explant, procedure. The total fees for breast implant removal, or explant, in Sydney by Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Gavin Sandercoe include:

• The Surgeon’s Fee (+/- Assistant’s fee)
• The Anaesthetist’s Fee
• The Hospital or Facility Fee (includes both Day Surgery or Overnight Accommodation, and Operating Theatre Fee)
• Post Operative Garment (if necessary)

Estimated total cost for explant with complete capsulectomy in Sydney

Insured* from $12,000 out of pocket with top private health insurance cover
Uninsured from $16,000 incl GST

* Medicare Item Number 45551 is the appropriate item number (code) for a breast implant removal with complete capsulectomy (whether performed en bloc or not). If your level of health insurance covers this item number, your health fund will cover the facility costs of your procedure.

The facility fees vary from place to place and over time, and this can affect your overall costs for the procedure especially if you are uninsured. We are aware that finances are a significant consideration for many patients, and we do our best to keep your costs as low as possible. We are vigilant in watching for options that will save our patients money but we will never compromise results or safety to save money. It’s worth paying the cost for a procedure by a Specialist Plastic Surgeon in an accredited hospital to minimise your risk

The above cost is only an estimate, and is based on a patient requesting a complete capsulectomy for an implant that is below the muscle or in a dual plane pocket. Your costs could be higher or lower, and will depend on whether or not you have private health insurance, which insurance company, and which level of coverage. Dr Gavin Sandercoe cannot predict your exact costs for your explant in Sydney without examining you and determining your personal situation.

To receive a more personalised cost estimate for your explant, a consultation with your Sydney Specialist Plastic Surgeon is necessary – use the form below to contact Dr Gavin Sandercoe & his staff to arrange an assessment.

**Prices effective as of June 2023