How much does breast augmentation cost?

What is the approximate cost of breast augmentation surgery?

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9 answers to “How much does breast augmentation cost?”

A: Cost should not be first factor

Bahram Ghaderi, MD

Although cost is a crucial part of making a decision to have breast augmentation, it should not be the first. As you see from the answers already given the cost can vary dramatically. Beware of the lowest bidder or if someone says "I will beat any price". You are not buying a TV. You are buying... more

A: In New York City, a good breast augmentation will cost at least $9,000

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! Remember that fees vary widely by location.  You have to beware of cutting costs and compromising safety.   The total cost includes surgical fee, buying the implants, the operating room expenses, and the anesthesia cost.  Particularly in the last two, there is a risk of cutting corners. In... more

A: It varies

Michael C. Edwards, MD

    I encourage you to not make your decision on who will perform your breast surgery based upon costs. It is just like fillers and botox, if you find somewhere that is less expensive you typically don't have a plastic surgeon or their nurse taking care of you. The old saying of you get what you... more

A: Beware of the lowest bidder

Francisco Canales, MD

Hello Make sure you have a board-certified plastic surgeon.  That is more important than any other decision, including cost.  You can get surgery very cheaply and you usuallly get what you pay for.  We have heard of surgery even in this country , where the surgeon just learned the procedure in a... more

A: Breast augmentation cost varies greatly depending on several factors

Phillip H. Nakano, MD

One of the biggest factors affecting the cost of surgery is geographic location.  When looking at cost in areas like Manhattan this is not always a good means of camparison.  this is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and everything costs more there.  In a smaller city or... more

A: There is no easy answer here.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

There is no standard price == All costs included - doctors fee, anesthesia fee, OR fee, and cost of implants make this about $10,000. Also it depends if you are having saline or silicone implants as there is a difference in their costs. There are people who will give you low-ball estimates - but make sure you... more

A: Cost(s) of breast augmentation

Barry H. Dolich, MD

In the U.S  it  AVERAGES about $3600 for saline implants. This is the fee for the surgery  and post op. care. This does NOT include facility  and anesthesia fees. Finally there  are significnt variations in different parts of the country and for levels of experience of the board... more

A: Prices vary by surgeon and region

Shahram Salemy, MD

Depending on where you live, the surgeon you go to, and the type of implant you want (silicone is usually more expensive than saline), the price will vary.  You should count on a surgeon's fee, and implant fee (this may be included in the surgeon's fee), an OR fee, and an anesthesia fee.  Together,... more

A: Breast augmentation cost is variable

Brian K. Brzowski, MD

Selena, Unfortunately, this is largely a question without an answer. The cost of any surgery is too variable, and depends mostly on where you live. The costs will generally be higher in major metropolitan areas such as New York and throughout California. In less populated areas such as where I practice in... more

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