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Quality Breast Augmentation in the US for Under $4,000?

asked 2 years ago by ayalagal1 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Latest answer by Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Question viewed 2,700 times
Tags: breasts, female, doctor referral

I'm hoping to get a breast augmentation before the end of May 2010 for summer swimsuit modeling. I am looking for a surgeon in the US who does (saline) breast augmentations for under $4,000. But I'm not looking for the answer "you get what you pay for" because that's not necessarily true. I'm just looking for an affordable, quality surgeon. Thank you.

15 answers to Quality Breast Augmentation in the US for Under $4,000?

Low cost Breast augmentation with implants in the United States

You are absolutely right. You don't always "get what you pay for". However, there are certain costs to procedures and a physician's time is certainly worth something. This includes their training and experience in addition to their overhead expenses. Doctors have to pay off educational loans (becoming a physician in the United Staes is expensive and probably easily costs $500,000) in addition to paying their office expenses and then providing for their families. They often don't... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Quality breast augmentations under $4000 are very rare

When you consider the cost to the doctor of buying the implants, paying for the surgical equipment, paying the staff salaries and benefits, paying the rent, paying the malpractice and other insurances, paying the taxes, and the cost of anesthesia, there is no room to do a "quality" breast augmentation for under $4000. You would likely only find a non-plastic surgeon who would be willing to do this to "get into the market." I just encountered an ENT in my area doing... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Yes, under $4,000 is possible for breast augmentation

There are high quality plastic surgeons all over the country. I have met them and listened to them at reputable plastic surgery meetings (ASPS, ASAPS). Each part of the country will have different costs to perform the surgery. I think I live in the the part of the country with the lowest cost. I have charged $3,436 for saline breast augmentation for the last 4 years. This includes Allergan brand implants with general anesthesia in an accredited surgery center. I would not recommend... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

The secret for an inexpensive breast augmentation

I don't know about your area...but at least in LA, $4K is getting pretty low in private practice. Remember, the implant is $1K, an anesthesiologist is about $600, a proper operating room is $2000 or so....meaning that the numbers just don't add up unless you don't have an anesthesiologist, a good OR, etc. And the only surgeons that I have been aware of operating at that price - and I'm not saying that I have surveyed them all - but of what I have been aware, many have either not been certified more

Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Yes, it is possible to obtain a quality breast augmentation at a reasonable fee

Prices vary by geographical region, and I suppose I would take exception to some of the previous answers. We currently charge slightly less than $4000 for saline breast augmentation. (This includes everything). I am board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (as are my partners), trained at a respected university program (Vanderbilt), operate in a fully accredited office operating facility, have privileges in the hospitals in my community, and have performed well over... more

Michael D. Yates, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

Less expensive breast augmentation, keep shopping

The consumer always is looking for value and the retailer is always looking to maximize profits. You, as the consumer, will need to determine what your definition of "value" is. you indicated that you are looking for an affordable, quality surgeon. You may not be able to find that at your affordability level. Most board certified plastic surgeons will not do the procedure for the price you have indicated but shop around and see what you find.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Financing is available for cosmetic surgery procedures

Hi Ayalagal1 - We do offer financing for cosmetic surgery procedures, and it might be feasible to get you in around $4,000 for a saline breast augmentation. I frequently perform breast augmentations with saline and silicone implants, The implants can be placed underneath the chest muscles or over them via an incision underneath the breast or around the areola. Recovery takes about 1 week with minimal discomfort. If you're willing to travel to Baltimore, please email me at your... more

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

$4000 for a breast agumentation

That is a tough number in some parts of the US. All I know is that in NYC that is impossible. The surgeon's cost before earning a dollar includes the cost of the implants, the support staff, and the faciity fee. All in, that costs $3-4000.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cheap plastic surgery

Can't be done by a board certified Plastic Surgeon. At this price, all you'll end up with is a cheap result from a different country or a complication like infection from someone trying to cut costs that shouldn't be cut. Saving up your money is your best option, you don't want to completely wipe out the bank after surgery, you're going to need new swimsuits to model in after all! This is a very cost competitive operation so your needs are understandable but there is a cutoff and you're... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Don't make price the main criterion for choosing breast implant surgeon

We all understand that money is tight these days and plastic surgery is expensive. I will say that the most expensive isn't necessarily the best, but at the very low end (under $4000) they have to "cut corners" in order to do a breast augmentation for that cost in my opinion. It's an important lifetime decision and it is better to wait until you can afford the practice with a good reputation for quality work and caring service.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Cheap Breast augmentation

I am sorry that youi don't want to hear that you get what you pay for. You put price before quality. If you think you can get your surgery at bargain basement prices, and this is what you want, Caveat Emptor.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation cost

To determine how costs relate to breast augmentation, you have to realize that there are fixed costs of the implants, the operating room facility, and anesthesia. These will run into a couple of thousand dollars if the facility is accredited and the anesthesia is delivered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The surgeon's fee, relate to some extent on his training, stature, and reputation. But there are also cost relating to time planning the procedure and the after-care then may run for... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Quality Breast Augmentation Cost Money

I have to agree with Dr. Rand. It is true, you do get what you pay for in life, no matter what it is. If you have cheap breast aug done now you will pay for it later with more money and further revision surgery. Quality board certified plastic surgeons will not do a breast augmentation for such a price. There is a lot of cost that goes into the procedure: implants, garments, surgery center, anesthesiologist, post op visits and the surgeons time. Good luck, I would recommend saving up... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Quality breast augmentation under $4,000

This is a quality of care issue. Yes, the hard costs for doing breast implants in an office surgery suite or ASC approaches $2,500. So the Total fee of $4,000 is doable but it involves choices. Do you want an experienced board certified plastic surgeon or a poorly trained non boarded surgeon taking care of you and your results? That what it boils down to. If after an in person consultation the prospective patient shows me an in writing quote of let's say $3600. Now it is up to me to decide... more