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How Much Do Breast Implants Cost?

I would like to get breast implants but before i do i would like to know about breast augmentation prices.  How much do breast implants cost?

Asked 40 months ago by inLOVE514 in Reading PA
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Pricing for Breast Augmentation

The prices for breast augmentation can vary, sometimes significantly. The most expensive surgeon may or may not be the ideal surgeon for you. "Lowball" or discount pricing may often be an attempt to fill an empty O.R. schedule, which should be a concern. Or a very low price may not be the inclusive cost of surgery. In my practice, the price for breast augmentation is $7100.00 for Saline and $7900.00 for Silicone. This price includes all pre... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants prices vary widely

There are wide variations in the prices for breast augmentation surgery. The differences are geographic and also based on the cost of operating a facility in a given region as well as on the experience and demand for the particular doctor. This is a free market situation and there are no regulations or restrictions on the pricing. There are also wide variations in the quality of results and the level of service provided from one doctor to another. Remember that no 2 doctors are the same... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation cost

Breast augmentation has become more affordable in recent years. Without additional treatment, total costs (OR, anesthesia, implants, etc.) for my patients is $3,750 for saline and $4,750 for silicone augmentation. This price will typically vary from region-to-region.
Michael L. Spann, MD
Little Rock Plastic Surgeon
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BBA Fees

The fees for a breast augmentation will vary based on your geographical area, the implant type, the facility where the procedure is performed, and the type of anesthesia. In Columbus, Ohio  The Sullivan Centre's  breast augmentation fees range from $5800-$6925.  Best wishes! 
Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation cost depends on where you live

Remember that you are paying for a service, and in major metro areas like LA, San Fran, New York, etc, just like a cheeseburger, it costs more. While the product itself, the implant ,is about the same from doctor to doctor and city to city, the doctor's overhead is different, and the "going rate" changes. Do yourself a favor though and don't price shop. You're not buying a car; i.e. a Toyota Camry is the same whether you buy it from Car Dealer A or Car Dealer B. The difference... more
Brian K. Brzowski, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation is a Surgical Service, Not a Commodity.

There is a wide variation from one community to another, or region to another, or from one surgeon to another, as to the surgical fee for Breast Augmentation or any other cosmetic surgical procedure, for that matter. A multitude of factors are involved in this price disparity and lack of "standardization". When it comes to Breast Augmentation, the only "fixed" cost is the cost of the implants. This is relatively constant from one doctor to another, and from one region... more
Athleo Louis Cambre, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation prices vary by city and doctor

The cost for breast implants varies by city and by surgeon. Additionally, the choice between saline and silicone implants adds about $1000 for the saline and $2000 for the more expensive silicone. The surgeon fees vary from between $3000 to $12000, plus the operating room costs, which can vary anywhere from $2000 to $4000 depending on the facility. So you are looking anywhere between $6000 to $18,000. I hope this helps.
David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of breast implants

As a patient, you must take the initiative to verify and acknowledge that your plastic surgeon has the appropriate skills, medical training, experience, board certification and credentials directly related to this type surgery. Plastic surgeons also trained in Breast Reconstructive surgery have the ability to apply reconstructive surgical techniques to difficult or atypical cosmetic procedures that might involve revisions and correction of complications. Although low cost Breast... more
Hilton Becker, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant costs vary

The cost of breast implant surgery varies between regions of the country.  What doesn't vary between regions is quality of the surgery.  The cost includes the surgeons fee, cost of the implants, anesthesia and OR costs as well.  Silicone implants cost more than saline wherever you go. Most plastic surgeons will be you a price range over the phone.
Randy  Proffitt, MD
Mobile Plastic Surgeon
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How Much Do Breast Implants Cost?

My 2010 fee for a Breast Augmentation (not including the implants) is 2,650 dollars. I purposefully set my charge to be both affordable in the Memphis market and competitive when compared to the significantly higher national charges for the same operation. According to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the 2009 average American Plastic surgeon’s fee for a Breast Augmentation (not including the implants) was 3,331 dollars. You should also be aware that... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Breast Augmentation Denver Colorado: more than just implants!

Why is there such a difference in the cost of breast augmentation in Denver? The cost of the actual implants is only one part of the expense. Saline-filled implants are about $1000 less expensive than silicone gel-filled implants. There will be some variability in the costs of the facility (the operating room and staff) and the anesthetist. The greatest variability will be the surgeon's fees.  Surgeons with more experience and greater expertise in breast augmentation... more
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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The cost of silicone breast implants is $6500 +/- $1000

Saline implants are about $1000 less.  Call around.  I would advise you to go with silicone implants.  Less trouble - do not leak, and they feel normal and do not ripple.
Gary H. Manchester, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentations Prices- Facts to consider

Breast augmentation is a very satisfying procedures for patients. The exact  price varies among surgeons. To get the best result please consult a board certified plastic surgeon. Make sure your surgery is done in an accredited facility. Please remember that safety should be most important thing and cheap surgery is expensive to correct. Silicone is more expensive than saline implants Hope this was helpful. Dr. Sajjadian
Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Average cost of breast augmentation [With Video]

Breast augmentation prices heavily depend on your location. In the Portland/Vancouver area, the cost is usually $5,500 for Saline implants and $6,500 for Silicone implants. That cost covers your physician's fee, the operation room fee, and the anesthesiologist's fee. see video
Michael L. Workman, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Be sure to look at complete cost of breat implants

Great question! You must be sure you are comparing apples to apples not apples to oranges. Total out of pocket fees include: Surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee, implant costs, blood & urine tests, Rx's, post operative bra. Not included is if a mammogram is required or requested (lowest screening mammogram in Miami $80). So with all those charges added together, the range in Miami from my limited survey is 1. For saline implants from $2800 to $6000 2. For silicone implants... more
Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant costs

You will find that prices for various types of operations vary by region of the country. In Santa Barbara, breast implant surgery usually costs between $5500 and $7000 depending on what type of implant is used. This price represents the entire cost, including all pre- and post-operative care, the surgery, the implants, the anesthesia, and the use of our operating room.
Adam David Lowenstein, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation Cost in Baltimore

The total cost of breast augmentation includes the following: TOTAL Breast Aug Cost = Surgeon's fee + implants + Facility fee + anesthesia For RealSelf patients, the TOTAL cost of breast aug with SALINE implants is $4800. The TOTAL cost for breast aug with SILICON implants is $5800. These prices are for surgery under anesthesia (usually twilight) in our AAAASF accredited Surgery Center. All of our anesthesiologists are board certified. The price includes all follow up office visits related... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Breast Implants in Alabama

Our basic breast implant costs are $3000 for saline and $3800 for silicone. This price may vary based on individual needs of a patient. Prices do vary depending on the location you have the surgery performed. A free consultation would be needed to obtain a more exact price quote.
William J. Hedden, MD
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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San Francisco Bay Area: $5,700 (Saline breast implants), $7,200 (Silicone)

Like other doctors have already said, price does vary by region. At my practice in San Francisco, we charge $5,700-$6,500 for saline implants and $7,200-$8,000 for silicone. Those prices are all inclusive. We have a price range because the surgery can be on the higher end of the given range if the patient wants the implant inserted a certain way, like through the arm pit, which takes more time in the operating room. If the surgery is going to be more complex due to a patient’s scar... more
Usha Rajagopal, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant cost in Dallas

Dear InLove, Prices for surgery are regional. They are affected by the skill of the surgeon (more skilled surgeons generally charge higher prices), as well as the implant cost, facility fee, and anesthesia cost. It costs more to have an MD anesthesiologist, as you are paying for a more highly trained individual. Facility prices are proportionate to housing prices in the region. (Expensive neighborhoods have high rents for office / facility space, and the price is passed down.) And... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Breast Implants Special pricing

We have a special on Breast Augmentation thru December 2011. Silicone Augmentation $4,600.00 or Saline Augmentation $3,700.00. This includes all of your follow up visits as well. Prescriptions and lab work if needed are your only additional charges. The facility has a state license and is AAAASC certified. You should never have any procedure in an uncertified facility. You life depends on it. Our anesthesia is provided my MD's. Although nurse anesthetists can legally give... more
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Safety, effectiveness, price of breast implants - Shop for breast augmentation in that order

One should never shop by price alone for something as significant as breast augmentation. That being said, there are many of us who do these surgeries in an office operating room which can save you some money on facility fees. In my practice a breast augmentation with saline is $4100, with silicone implants it is $5200. This includes the anesthesiologist (board certified) and all facility fees. I use deep sedation and well placed local anesthesia. Utah is a relatively inexpensive area in... more
York Jay Yates, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of breast implants varies by surgeon and geographic area

The cost of breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors including the type of implant (saline vs silicone), your physician, the area where you live and the type of anesthesia you receive (general vs local with sedation). The approximate cost in my practice ranges from $5200 (package price for saline implants, includes my fee, facility, anesthesia , cost of implants and postop visits) to $6200 (package price for silicone implants). This price may vary depending on whether a... more
David A. Robinson, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant cost depends on the area

There are several options, as well as regional differences that affect the pricing. The quick answer is saline breast augmentation averages about $6,700 whereas silicone breast augmentation averages $7,400. For an outstanding resource, go to the RealSelf breast implants cost map.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation or Breast Implant Cost

Prices in the San Francisco area are generally between $6500 - $8500; silicone costs slightly more. All prices usually include surgeon, facility and anesthesia fees. Sometimes price quotes will ignore one or two of those parts of your surgery. You need all three! Be careful about shopping for plastic surgery based on price. I have heard for patients being able to get breast augmentation for as low as $4000. Some of those same low priced breast augmentation patients were seeing me for... more
Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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