How much does breast ptosis surgery cost, and why do prices differ?

How much does breast ptosis surgery cost, and why do prices differ?

Today, I’d like to share information for those who are concerned about breast sagging after pregnancy or childbirth. In general, breast sagging after pregnancy and childbirth can occur for various reasons. Because each person experiences different symptoms and has different causes, the appropriate improvement method also needs to be applied differently.

In most cases, going through pregnancy or childbirth can lead to reduced elasticity in the breasts or a loss of volume as hormone secretion and mammary gland activity change.

If it is simply a case of volume loss, breast surgery using implants can be enough to improve it. However, depending on the individual, the nipple position may fall below the inframammary fold. When the nipple has dropped, there are limits to correcting its position with implants alone, so in such cases, combining the procedure with a lift may be helpful.

Severity is often classified based on the distance between the nipple and the inframammary fold. If the nipple is located 4 to 5 cm above the inframammary fold, it is considered normal. If the nipple is within 1 cm of the inframammary fold, it is mild. If it has dropped 1 to 3 cm below, it is moderate, and if it has dropped further below that, it is considered severe. The normal and mild stages can be improved with implants, but moderate and severe stages may require a lift.

The cost of breast surgery varies depending on these detailed conditions. In the case of surgery for sagging breasts, the average cost is set between 4 million KRW and 13 million KRW. This can be seen as a price difference depending on the implant used, and depending on whether a lift is performed, there may be an additional cost difference of 3 million KRW to 4 million KRW.

Among those who leave inquiries about breast sagging, most cases are caused by volume loss unless their original breast size was already above average.

If the upper breast is hollow or volume has been lost, correction with implants alone is often sufficient. These days, implants such as Mentor Boost can also be very helpful in correcting breast sagging.

Of course, because the appropriate implant brand, type, size, and surgical method vary depending on many factors such as the detailed condition of the breasts, the degree of sagging, the amount of breast tissue and volume, breast shape, the position of the inframammary fold and nipple, and personal preference, it is advisable to consult thoroughly with a board-certified plastic surgeon when making your decision.

That concludes our look at breast surgery. If you have any further questions, please refer to the website and visit the clinic to discuss things in detail with the doctor.