With Mr Reza Nassab, a change of breast implants costs from £10,000; a change of implants with an uplift from £13,500; and more complex redo implant and uplift surgery from £16,500. Your exact quote depends on what needs to be done to the implant pocket, the capsule and the breast tissue, and is confirmed after a consultation, which costs £150 and is charged separately.
Price: Change of implants from £10,000; change of implants with uplift from £13,500; redo implants and uplift from £16,500 · Consultation £150, charged separately · Full price list
Price bands at a glance
Implant exchange is not a single operation but a family of procedures, which is why there are three starting prices:
- Change of implants, from £10,000: removal of the existing implants and placement of new ones, with adjustment of the pocket where needed.
- Change of implants with uplift, from £13,500: new implants combined with a breast lift (mastopexy) to raise the nipple and remove loose skin.
- Redo implants and uplift, from £16,500: more involved revision, for example where a previous uplift or several earlier operations need to be revisited, or the pocket needs significant reconstruction.
These figures are starting points. The full breakdown in your written quote will reflect your own examination findings.
What the quoted price includes
Your surgical quote is designed to cover the whole episode of care rather than just time in theatre. It typically includes:
- Surgeon’s fee: Mr Nassab’s fee for planning and performing the operation.
- Anaesthetist’s fee: a consultant anaesthetist for a general anaesthetic.
- Hospital and theatre costs: the operating theatre, nursing care, the hospital stay and medicines given during your admission.
- New implants: the replacement implants chosen at consultation.
- Surgical bra or garment: the post-operative support garment.
- Routine follow-up: planned wound checks and review appointments after surgery.
The £150 consultation is always charged separately and is never part of the surgical price. Details of what is and is not included are set out in writing so there are no surprises. You can compare other procedures on the prices page.
Why the quote varies from person to person
Two people asking for ‘new implants’ can need quite different operations. Factors that change the price include:
- Capsule management: whether scar tissue around the old implant needs to be partly or fully removed (capsulectomy), which lengthens surgery.
- Implant condition: a ruptured silicone implant may need extra work to clear gel from the pocket.
- Pocket changes: moving the implant from above to below the muscle, or repairing a pocket that has stretched, as in bottoming out.
- Skin and tissue: whether a lift is needed to address sagging, and how much skin needs to be removed.
- Implant choice: size, shape and type of the new implant.
- Previous surgery: the number of earlier operations and the quality of tissues left behind.
Is an uplift necessary?
Not always. If your skin has kept its elasticity and the nipple sits at a good height, new implants alone may give a pleasing result. After pregnancy, weight change or years of wear, however, the breast tissue often drops in front of the implant. Simply fitting a larger implant to fill loose skin can make things worse over time, adding weight and stretching the tissues further. Mr Nassab will explain honestly whether a lift is likely to improve the shape, and you can decide with the costs of both options in front of you.
Paying for surgery and finance
Many patients pay for surgery in full before their operation date. Finance may be available through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status and approval. Reza Nassab Ltd acts as a credit broker, not a lender, and the terms of any agreement are between you and the finance provider. Take time to read the terms and make sure repayments are affordable before committing.
Cheaper surgery abroad: the hidden costs
Revision surgery is often sought by people whose original operation was carried out abroad. Low headline prices can look attractive, but they may not include proper follow-up, and complications that develop after you fly home may need to be managed privately in the UK at additional cost. Flying soon after surgery also increases the risk of blood clots. Before booking anywhere, ask who will see you if a problem arises weeks or months later.
Next steps
At your consultation, Mr Nassab will review your previous operation notes if available, examine the breasts, discuss your goals and arrange any scans that may be useful before surgery. You will then receive a written, itemised quote. Cosmetic surgery is only offered to adults aged 18 and over. You can book through the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replace breast implants?
A change of implants starts from £10,000 with Mr Nassab. If a lift is needed, prices start from £13,500; redo implant and uplift surgery starts from £16,500.
Is the consultation included in the price?
No. The consultation costs £150 and is always charged separately from the surgical fee.
Why is exchange surgery more expensive than a first augmentation?
Revision is usually longer and more complex, as the surgeon must remove the old implants and often manage scar tissue, reshape the pocket or lift the breast.
Will the NHS pay to replace my implants?
The NHS generally does not fund cosmetic implant replacement. It may remove implants in some circumstances where there is a medical problem, but replacement is usually self-funded.
Is it possible to spread the cost?
Finance may be available through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. Reza Nassab Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender.
