Prosthetic Implants Cost in Germany

The cost of prosthetic implants in Germany typically ranges from $7,000 to $25,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

This page covers facial prosthetic implants, solid implants used to add shape to the chin, cheeks or jaw. The term prosthetic implants can also describe many other devices. In Germany, the total depends on:

• Implant site: chin, cheek or jaw.
• Material: silicone or porous polyethylene.
• Anaesthesia: usually general anaesthetic.
• VAT: purely cosmetic procedures are not exempt.

'Prosthetic implants' can also refer to breast, calf, penile, joint or dental implants, which differ greatly in surgery and cost. Confirm the exact procedure before comparing quotes.

UF Health explains that silicone and porous polyethylene implants are used for the chin, cheeks and jaw, usually under general anaesthesia.

Swelling lasts from 1 to 2 weeks to a few weeks, depending on the area.

UF Health lists infection, asymmetry, implant displacement, numbness from nerve involvement and, rarely, allergy as risks.

Some people need a revision to adjust or replace an implant.

German statutory insurers do not pay for cosmetic procedures that are not medically necessary, and procedures carried out for purely aesthetic reasons are not exempt from VAT.

In Germany the title 'Schönheitschirurg' (cosmetic surgeon) is not legally protected, whereas 'Facharzt für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie' is a recognised specialist qualification, so check the surgeon's specialist title.

NHS advice on cosmetic surgery abroad suggests checking the surgeon's qualifications, allowing a cooling-off period between consultation and surgery, and asking who will manage any complications after you return home.