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What did you pay for your breast augmentation?

Posted 22 Aug 2009

i'd like to hear from other women who got breast augmentation. how much did you pay for it? what kind/size of breast implant did you get?  thanks v. mch

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Chy (1 post) 17 Dec 2008
I was wondering I am a size C36 and I want to know about how much it would cost to get a saline breast augmentation to the size GG36?
MLG (1 post) 25 Jan 2009
I am looking to go from a small B cup to a full C cup.I want to know the total price range for this procedure for the Dallas area?
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 26 Jan 2009

Based on the responses by plastic surgeons:

  • Breast implants cost on average $5000-$8000, but can exceed $15,000 depending on surgeon
  • Breast augmentation prices vary significantly based on implant type and your location
  • Here are breast augmentation prices paid by patients

Good luck! --Sharon

Justice (unregistered guest) 24 Feb 2009
The price of the surgery depends on the state you live in! I live in Kentucky and the price range for breast implants are 4000 to 5000 saline and 6000 to 7000 silicone
Carolyn Wolf (25 posts) 7 Mar 2009
The more important question is "How much to get them removed?" When my collapsed silicone implants/capsules were removed 9 years ago, it was about $8,000; today, the price is from $12,000 up. My advice to you is to have that money in the bank, before you ever get implanted;you might need it much sooner than you've been told to expect. FDA book tells you to expect 8-10 years; with MRI's every couple of years for the silicone gummy bears; MRI's are at least $800.00 I've been told.
Sunshine N Austin (16 posts) 5 Mar 2009
The original surgery to get implants can cost from around 4500 up to 10,000 depending on the circumstances. For most though, the cost doesnt stop there..... Most people I know with implants have had at the very least 3 re-operations due to going larger, rupture, capsular contracture, or because they became violently ill from the implants. Explants can cost 6500 up to 20 grand depending on the circumstances, and if you get a lift. Just be sure you have a nice savings going, because there are alot of people that are unable to have theirs removed, and are very ill, either from one of the side effects that can happen,or from ruptures, and they have no money set aside to have the surgery. Since it is a cosmetic proceedure, and are deemed safe by the manufactures, doctors and the FDA, insurance usually doesnt cover this, so you will need to have the cash on hand. Best wishes for a happy and healthy choice !
Scott Sattler, MD (695 posts) 28 Apr 2010
I don't think your comments reflect the average patient's experience with breast augmentation surgery. Patient satisfaction survey data from the ASPS year after year demonstrate an extremely high rate of patient satisfaction - well over 90%. Reoperation after augmentation surgery is rare. Probably about 5% of patients at post-op year 10 will have a revisional surgery of some sort. 'Violently Ill'- from an implant? Beyond an implant infection, I cannot imagine how a silicone (or saline) implant could make a person 'ill'. We implant prosthetic devices in hundreds of thousands of patients each year- artifical hips, heart valves etc- all of these devices contain silicone. Are these devices also making patients 'violently ill'. I think the misinformation that you are spreading on this forum is a diservice to women that are seeking accurate medical information for their own decision making process.
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trisht (13 posts) 7 Mar 2009
Breast implants can cost you your health, your career, your job, your home, your financial security, your future, your children, your husband, your safety, your life savings, and your life. (I know women who have suffered in every one of these ways). Other than that, they cost several thousand dollars now, and many thousands in future operations.
KimBra (unregistered guest) 22 Aug 2009
I paid total of $6500 in OC. That was for all fees. I don't think the comments by the fear mongers (above) are fair. Everyone has different experiences with breast implants. Mine have changed my life in a real positive way. Worth paying 10X for the results
findinglilo99 (2 posts) 18 Apr 2010
I paid just under $8000 Canadian (US dollar pretty much the same right now.) He was the most expensive one I saw though. My other consults varied between $6500 and 7500.... These prices were with all taxes, anesthesiologist, hospital fees, ect.
Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager - 606 posts) 29 Aug 2010

Here is comprehensive breast augmentation cost information posted by our community members

kursk90 (16 posts) 25 Apr 2011
My surgery will cost me 4.000$ in Atlanta,GA. I am little scary because it's the cheapest price in whole GA
tmackean (38 posts) 29 Apr 2011
I'm in South GA and my surgery was a little over $4,000. My PS did a fantastic job...I'm very pleased!
Very_Nice (8 posts) 8 May 2011
$4000 in Cuernavaca, Mexico but that includes everything. 270 cc round moderate projection silicone implants.
Belindabegood (8 posts) 6 Aug 2011
Very, Can you send me the name of your surgeon please? Were you happy with the results? I am also thinking I want to go under 300cc.
Very_Nice (8 posts) 14 Aug 2011
Belinda my surgeon was Alfredo Meza in Cuernavaca, for me the size was perfect, I'll try to message you.
toosie (2 posts) 9 May 2011
$12,500 for lift and 354cc textured allergen over the muscle.
frances26 (2 posts) 30 Jun 2011
Mine were $6270.00 in corona del mar CA, for silicone 700cc.great doctor.very pricy for me.if I had alittle more time I would've kept looking for possible lower price somewhere else.
toosie (2 posts) 1 Jul 2011
Mine were $12,500.00 I had a lollipop lift too. In Northbrook, Il.
Julia Volini (1 post) 20 Jul 2011
Mine were $6550, for silicone. In Tampa, Florida.
KING2africa (36 posts) 8 Aug 2011
6k for silicone in Newport Beach, California.
Still pricey but I rather get them expensive then cheap and not be happy with them. "You get what you pay for."
kursk90 (16 posts) 9 Aug 2011
I disagree with King2 Africa. I paid $4000 and I'm happy with result.Cheap is doesn't mean bad.
hev (1 post) 10 Aug 2011
I am paying £3500, good reputation and not a 'cheap' surgeon or surgery.Got money knocked off as i was cheeky enough to ask and could pay in cash.
Very_Nice (8 posts) 14 Aug 2011
I agree!! There are a lot of things that go into the cost. I have to explain also for ladies going abroad that sometimes the exchange rate is more favorable than others, that's why prices can fluctuate.

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