Subdermal Implant Cost

Typical costs:

• The cost of surgically implanting subdermal designs varies by size and complexity, much like the pricing of tattoos varies. Customers should expect to pay $500 -$1,500, at a minimum, for the procedure.
• Steve Haworth, often cited as the creator of subdermal implants, creates special order custom implants. He charges $500 -$2,000 for custom implants^[2] . He also sells pre-made implants^[3] for $50 -$200.
• Subdermal implants can be increased in size over time, through a series of repeated surgeries that stretch the area where the implant is located. Follow-up surgeries typically cost less than the initial procedure.
• Medical insurance does not cover this procedure because it's considered cosmetic.

• The body modifier should offer a sterile environment for the surgery. The procedure should include slicing open the skin, using a dermal elevator to separate the subcutaneous layers and create a cavity for the implant. After the implant is inserted, the body modifier will make sure of its placement. The incision should then be sewn together and covered with a bandage. The body modifier should provide specific aftercare instructions.

• The cost of removing an implant is typically $75-$100.
• A 5%-15% gratuity is standard.
• There areis a limited number of body modifiers who doperform subdermal implant procedures. With little competition, prices tend to be higher than for other body modifications.

• Medical insurance does not cover this procedure because it's considered cosmetic.
• There are a limited number of body modifiers who do subdermal implant procedures. With little competition, prices tend to be higher than for other body modifications.

• Subdermal implants are a relatively unregulated field. It is based on a surgical procedure, -- similar to putting in Norplant birth control device -- but many body modifiers lack surgical training or experience. In addition, malpractice insurance doesn't cover when an implant goes bad.
• Body modification artists typically display galleries of their work. Examine work from American artists Russ Foxx^[4] or Steve Haworth^[5] . Looking at an artist's gallery of work could help a customer decide which body modifier to hire.
• The Medical Bag, a blog for health care professionals, looks at the risks of implants^[6] .

1.  wiki.bme.com/index.php?title=Subdermal_Implant
2.  stevehaworth.com/main/?page_id=856
3.  stevehaworth.com/main/?page_id=856
4.  russfoxx.com/gallery/subdermal-implants
5.  stevehaworth.com/main/?page_id=334
6.  www.themedicalbag.com/bodymodstory/horn-implants

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