Dr. Giacobbe performs a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures, including breast implant replacement, at our Buffalo, New York-area plastic surgery practice in Williamsville. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving more information on this particular procedure.
Breast Implant Replacement Before & After Photos
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This 53 year-old patient previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation with saline-filled implants in 2006. The implants initially had a volume of 540 cc on the right side and 520 cc on the left side. The left implant was intact, however the right implant was mostly deflated. Therefore, the patient desired to have her saline implants r... Read More
This 39-year-old female presented with a desire for a cosmetic breast implant exchange and mini breast lift, and a cosmetic improvement of the contour of her abdomen. The patient also had 3 children.The breasts were approximate D cup with moderate ptosis and normal skin tone. The abdomen revealed excessive skin and fat and weak abdomin... Read More
This 64 year-old patient previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation with saline-filled implants in 2004. The implants were filled to 300 cc on the right side and 330 cc on the left side. The patient desired larger breasts, so she opted to exchange her saline implants for silicone gel implants of 470 cc on the right side and 495 cc o... Read More
This 36 year-old patient previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation with silicone implants of 345 cc in size. This procedure was performed in 2018 by another surgeon. She opted to have an implant exchange, as she desired larger breasts. These results were achieved after undergoing a bilateral breast implant exchange with 450 cc sili... Read More
This patient is a 36-year-old female who previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation and left breast lift approximately 10 years ago by another surgeon. She complained of her breasts being too low and her left areola appearing too large and too low. The patient had existing saline implants approximately 300 mL in size.A diagno... Read More
This patient previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation with saline implants. Those implants were 390 cc's in size. She opted for an implant exchange using cohesive gel implants 545 cc's in size.
This 47 year-old patient previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation with silicone gel implants in 2009. These implants were 300 cc in size. The patient desired larger and fuller breasts, so she chose to have her implants replaced with silicone gel implants 495 cc in size. These results were achieved after undergoing a bilateral brea... Read More
This patient previously underwent a bilateral breast augmentation with silicone gel implants in 2017. Those implants were 325 cc's in size. She opted for an implant exchange using cohesive gel implants 375 cc's in size.
Plastic surgery procedures such as breast implant replacement encompass both cosmetic surgery, which is typically not covered by insurance, and reconstructive surgery, which insurance does often cover. There are a number of “gray areas” in coverage for plastic surgery that sometimes require special consideration by an insurance carrier, and that may include breast implant replacement.
What Is the Difference Between Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient’s appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is elective.
Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors, or disease. It is generally performed to improve functions, but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies, although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.
Gray areas usually involve surgical operations which may be reconstructive or cosmetic, depending on each patient’s situation. For example, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) — a procedure normally performed to achieve cosmetic improvement — may be covered by insurance if the eyelids are drooping severely and obscuring a patient’s vision.
Dr. Giacobbe
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Giacobbe is proud to be your partner in aesthetics. He and his remarkable team offer a variety of surgical and nonsurgical options to help you look and feel your best.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Giacobbe is proud to be your partner in aesthetics. He and his remarkable team offer a variety of surgical and nonsurgical options to help you look and feel your best.
To discuss your best implant replacement options with a plastic surgeon in the Buffalo, NY, area, please request a consultation using the online form or call us at
(716) 634-5555 to schedule an appointment.
