Is $12,000 too high for Breast Lift with implants?

I am going to have a Breast Lift w/ Breast implants. I have silicone implants now and the doctor says there is a lot of scar tissue, my breasts are misshapen because of this. Therefore, he said it will probably be about a 5 hour surgery.

My quote for this was $12,000 +, that is only for saline implants too, if I want silicone it would be more. He is reputable in town. I've been told to shop around or go to another city, I thought maybe you could give me some insight.

5 answers to “Is $12,000 too high for Breast Lift...”

A: Your quote may be fair...

Robert S. Houser, DO

Without examining you, no one can tell you if that is a fair quote or not.  It is very true that you happen to live in a more expensive market, but you may find that by the time you travel to a less expensive surgeon, you eat up all of your savings in travel expenses!  Some surgeons could do it for... more

A: Breast Lift Cost

John Philip Connors III, MD

Location can be the most critical issue....not only in which city or region of the country your surgery is being performed but also whether the operating room is located in a major hospital or an out-patient surgery center. Here is a link to general price estimates in our office here in Atlanta. http://www... more

A: Is $12,000 too high for Breast implant exchange and Lift ?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Location. Location. Location. Dear Legs, you live in an expensive town so you should expect to pay more. I assume the same fees or more would apply in Miami, New York, Chicago and LA. Our charges in Memphis are lower as I suspect they may be in other less expensive cities. Pick the best surgeon you can and go... more

A: Cost for Breast lift with implants

Matthew Schulman, MD

As we all know, prices for procedures will vary depending on the complexity of the case, geographic location, and surgeon.  A good portion of the cost of a procedure is the anesthesia and facility charge which is usually an hourly rate. So, 5 hours of surgery is a considerable amount of time and if you... more

A: $12,000 sounds like a lot to me.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Go to my website www.zubowicz.com.  The fee for a mastopexy is listed there and it is firm.  We don't charge any more for anticipated difficulties.  It includes all charges.  Implants are sold at cost.  There is no additional charge for placing them.  Silicone costs more than saline.

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