How Come a Breast Lift Cost More Than Breast Implants?

how come a breast lift cost more than breast implants?

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14 Doctor Answers | Asked by bigeye1980 in Saint Louis, MO

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Breast lift is more complex and takes longer

Mastopexy is more costly than straight breast augmentation because it is more complicated and surgically intricate and because it requires more time in the operating room to perform. anesthesia and operating room charges are therefore higher, as well as the surgeon's fee.

Bruce K. Barach, MD

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Schenectady Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lifts are more expensive than breast implants because of several factors.

If a breast lift patient needs or requests implants to further enlarge breast volume, the answer is easy: lifting AND enlarging the breasts involves more incisions, more "inside-the-breast" surgical dissection, and much more surgical closure, all of which take more time and skill than Implant placement alone. Breast augmentation requires only a small incision, precise creation of a pocket for the implants, insertion of implants, and rapid closure. Cost... more

Cost of breast augmentation

The simple answer is that the cost of a surgery is based on its complexity -- both in terms of operative time, surgical difficulty, and in pre- and post-operative care and planning. A breast augmentation involves the placement of an implant either under the breast or pectoralis muscle through a small incision. This surgery typical takes about an hour; and while it is surgery and has risks, it is not as complex a procedure as a breast lift. For a breast lift, a surgeon can use... more

Cost of breast implant versus breast lift surgery

There are many factors of cost, such as type of lift and whether implants are being placed with the lift. Just comparing a lift versus an implant surgically, placing an implant requires making a pocket, and putting in an implant and closing a small incision with a few stitches. It's much quicker than doing a lift which involves a complicated and extensive dissection that takes a lot of time to close, using a lot of stitches. Obviously, adding implants to a lift... more

Breast Lift versus Implants

For breast implant surgery, a small incision is made (in the inframammary fold or around your areola) and a pocket is made either above or below your muscle. The implant is then placed in the pocket and the incision closed. This surgery takes about an hour. For breast lift surgery, incisions are made around your areola and also in an anchor pattern in order to lift the skin. This surgery takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Sometimes, both an implant and a lift are done... more

Costs of Breast Augmentation versus Mastopexy?

Thank you for the question. Different surgical procedures differ in costs depending on the complexity and length of time required to perform the procedure. Mastopexy surgery generally is more complex than breast augmentation surgery and requires longer surgery, anesthesia, and facility times. I hope this helps.

Breast Lift more expensive than Breast Augmentation

Breast Lift requires a more complex surgery leading to more anesthesia time and operating room expenses than a straight breast augmentation.

Lift vs. Implants: Cost difference

Breast lift surgery is more expensive than breast augmentation due to the complexity of the operation. Basically, the more time it takes to perform the procedure, the higher the costs for the facility charges, the surgeon's fee, and anesthesia charges.

Mennen T. Gallas, MD

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Houston Plastic Surgeon

Why Does A Breast Lift Cost More Than An Augmentation?

Most surgical procedures are priced by complexity and time needed to perform the surgery. A breast lift is more complex in it's design and execution and also takes more time in the OR to complete.

How surgeons charge for their time?

Surgeons charge based on time, complexity, level of experience and the cost of materials used. Find a surgeon that provides the desired service and has the experience to make it a successful result.

Cost of Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation

Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) is traditionally more costly than breast augmentation surgery due to the fact that there is more 'work' to be done in order to provide the lifting in a mastopexy procedure. This additional work takes additional operating room time, anesthesia time and of course, surgeon time. All of this factors into a more costly procedure.

Mastopexy cost increase

Mastopexy requires significantly more time and expertise than a breast augmentation alone. Often an augmentation is needed at the same time or later. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.