Breast Augmentation Costs
Breast augmentation cost varies significantly based on the plastic surgeon, the type of breast implant you choose, the medical facility, what region of the country you are in and whether or not you are having an additional surgery such as a breast lift performed at the same time.
The total cost for breast augmentation with implants ranges from $5,000 to $15,000. Revision breast augmentation is often more costly than primary breast augmentation as it is often a lengthier, more complicated surgery.
The average plastic surgeon fee for breast augmentation with silicone gel implants was $3,885 in 2008. The average plastic surgeon fee for breast augmentation with saline implants was $3,603.
Breast Augmentation Cost: Adding It All Up
Breast augmentation surgery cost tends to include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, operating room fee and implant fee (if applicable).
The (national) average plastic surgeon fee for breast augmentation with silicone gel implants was $3,885 in 2008, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The average plastic surgeon fee for breast augmentation with saline implants was $3,603. These numbers are just averages, meaning some surgeons charge more and others charge less.
There are additional costs as well such as medications and supplies (antibiotics, pain relievers, topical medications and surgical dressings), laboratory fees, blood tests and exams that are needed to clear you for surgery.
Breast augmentation costs do tend to be higher in urban areas such as Los Angeles or Manhattan because overhead is higher and surgeons there are in greater demand than in more rural areas.
During your consultation with your surgeon, get a list of what the breast augmentation surgery fee covers.
Breast Augmentation Surgery Financing Options
Health insurance rarely covers cosmetic breast augmentation surgery. However, if you are having breast reconstruction surgery with implants after breast cancer surgery, your insurer will likely cover these costs. Cosmetic surgeries can be financed. If the cost is prohibitive, ask your surgeon about your breast augmentation financing options.
Before booking your breast augmentation surgery, make sure you get the answers to two all-important questions:
- What is included in the fee?
- Are there any payment or finance plans available?
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States. This website provides a one-stop resource for all information related to breast implants, including information about breast augmentation cost, a gallery of breast augmentation before and afters, and details about breast implant size, incision location and placement.
