How much do breast implants cost?

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.

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... more

I am presently charging $4465 for silicone gel implants and $3765 for saline implants.  This includes the implants (gel much more expensive than saline), facility fee  and anesthesia.  The facility has a state license and is AAAASC certified.  You should never have any procedure in an... more

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... more

As the other physicians indicated, the prices for breast augmentation to vary, sometimes significantly. If possible, visit many plastic surgery websites and  select a few physicians based on their training, experience, results (including mamny nefore and after photos), reputation. and philosophy. The... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

The cost for breast augmentation varies according to the type of implant used, as well as the zip code in which the operation is scheduled.  While it may be tempting to choose the cheapest price, consider carefully all the components.  The surgical package usually includes the surgeon's fee, facility... more