December 19, 2025 | Capsular Contracture Correction
5 minute read
Capsular contracture can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and emotionally draining. Addressing this implant complication often creates a sense of urgency, making cost research stressful and overwhelming. This blog will discuss the cost of capsular contracture correction from multiple angles—including the national average, factors that affect price, and how insurance and financing come into play.
Table of Contents
- What Is Capsular Contracture Correction?
- How Much Is Capsular Contracture Correction?
- What Affects the Cost of Capsular Contracture Correction?
- Cost of Capsular Contracture Correction in Newport Beach
- Does Insurance Cover Capsular Contracture Correction?
What Is Capsular Contracture Correction?
After your initial breast augmentation surgery, your body forms a shell of scar tissue—called a capsule—around each implant. This is a natural aspect of the healing process. Sometimes, though, this scar tissue hardens, tightens, or thickens, squeezing the implant and causing hardness, distortion, pain, and an unnatural breast shape—this is capsular contracture.
Correction can involve many approaches, from making an incision into the scar tissue to removing all or part of it, replacing the implants, or removing the implants entirely. The best approach depends on the severity of the contracture; more advanced cases may require more complex techniques.
No two cases are the same, and the extent of surgery needed plays a major role in determining the final cost.
How Much Is Capsular Contracture Correction?
Capsular contracture correction surgery can cost $10,000 to $20,000 or more nationwide. This range accounts for nuance in the complexity of the procedure and whether implants are replaced. Revision breast surgeries tend to be more involved than a primary breast augmentation, often requiring longer operating time and highly specialized surgical skill.
Because capsular contracture has varying degrees of severity, the best way to acquire an accurate cost estimate is to schedule a consultation and exam with a qualified plastic surgeon specializing in revision breast surgery.
What Affects the Cost of Capsular Contracture Correction?
As with any plastic surgery, the final price is composed of multiple fees and varies depending on the chosen technique.
Severity of the Contracture
More advanced capsular contracture often requires extensive dissection or a total capsulectomy. This increases operating time and overall cost.
Implant Removal or Replacement
Some patients choose implant removal only, while others opt for new implants. Implant replacement adds the cost of new devices and may require a different surgical approach.
Use of ADM or Internal Support
Reconstructing the breast pocket with ADM or resorbable meshes like GalaFLEX™ and DuraSorb® can significantly improve long-term outcomes. The materials and skills required to place them increase the overall fee.
Surgical Technique
Whether the surgery requires a total or partial capsulectomy, en bloc removal, or pocket revision impacts the length and complexity of the operation. When it can be performed safely, total capsulectomy is typically recommended as best practice to reduce the risk of recurrent capsular contracture. In many cases, a ruptured silicone implant may also be best managed with total capsulectomy. Your health and happiness are worth the extra effort and expense of the technique chosen.
Surgeon’s Expertise
Capsular contracture correction is a highly specialized revision procedure. Board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive revision experience, like Dr. Savalia, may have higher fees, but often deliver safer, more predictable results.
Facility & Anesthesia Fees
Surgery performed in an accredited surgical center with board-certified anesthesia providers ensures safety and is reflected in the overall cost.
Cost of Capsular Contracture Correction in Newport Beach
Newport Beach is home to many highly trained plastic surgeons and accredited private surgical centers. This means pricing may be slightly higher compared to national averages. However, this means patients ultimately benefit from access to advanced techniques, modern facilities, and surgeons who specialize in revisions.
Dr. Savalia customizes each treatment plan according to the patient’s implant history, as well as breast anatomy and aesthetic goals. This ensures that the proposed surgical plan and associated cost will reflect what is truly necessary to correct the contracture and achieve long-lasting results.
Does Insurance Cover Capsular Contracture Correction?
In most cases, capsular contracture correction is considered cosmetic and therefore ineligible for insurance coverage. However, if the contracture is causing pain, significant hardness, or deformity, it may be possible to categorize it as medically necessary. In this case, some insurance plans may cover a portion of the procedure. Insurance may also cover cases when a total capsulectomy is needed to manage a leaking silicone implant.
Coverage may apply to capsular tissue removal, but it typically does not cover implant replacement. Be sure to contact your insurance provider to learn more. Dr. Savalia and his team are happy to assist you in understanding your coverage requirements to make your surgery more affordable.
We also partner with reputable companies to offer flexible financing options. Our team is happy to discuss them further with you during your consultation.
Learn More About Capsular Contracture Correction in Newport Beach
If you’re concerned you may have capsular contracture or another breast implant complication, you don’t have to suffer—visit a qualified plastic surgeon to assess your breast implants and help you get the treatment you need. Dr. Nirav Savalia is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for his expertise in total capsulectomy and complex breast procedures. By entrusting your revision surgery to him, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands, with your safety and satisfaction as top priorities.
Call Savalia Plastic Surgery today at (949) 759-0980 or fill out the contact form to request a consultation.
