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How Much Do Silicone Breast Implants Cost?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 5,988 times
Tags: silicone implant, costs, price

I am considering breast augmention with silicone implants. Please help me price out the average cost of silicone breast implants so i know what to expect.

19 answers to How Much Do Silicone Breast Implants Cost?

Cost of Implants

Thanks for your question - Silicone implant pricing typically costs about $1000 more than saline implants. Most of this cost is the difference in price between silicone implants and saline. The two major manufacturers of implants in the US (Mentor and Allergan) have similar pricing for the saline and silicone products. Breast augmentation in the Bay Area (my practice is in the San Francisco area) ranges from about $6500 - $8000. I hope this helps.

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Silicone Breast Implants

The surgical fees will vary significantly across the country and even within the same time. Our fees for gel implants are currently $4000 + MD Anesthesia related fees.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Cost of silicone implant surgery.

Hello, The difference in saline versus silicone implants is typically $800 - $1000 in cost due to the manufacturers fees. Silicone implant surgery costs between $5500 to about $7000 including facility anesthesia implants and surgeons fees.

David O. Smith, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Cost of silicone gel implants in Plano and Frisco

We charge $6700 for breast augmentation with silicone gel implants in Plano, Texas. The cost includes the surgical fee, M.D. anesthesiologist, surgical suite, Allergan silicone gel implants, the 10-year implant warranty, and all routine postoperative visits.

Ronald Friedman, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

How much do silicone breast implants cost?

The most expensive surgeon may or may not be the ideal surgeon for you. "Lowball" pricing may often be an attempt to fill an empty O.R. schedule, which should be a concern, or may not be the inclusive cost of surgery. In my practice, the price for breast augmentation is $7900.00 for Silicone breast implants. This price includes all pre and post-operative visits, pain control pump, a body garment, board certified anesthesiologist, operating room charges., etc. When... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Silicone Implant Fees

Silicone breast implants cost at least twice as much as saline implants. Implant fees vary depending on location within the US, but they seem to average between $1500 - $2000. Most of my patients feel that the added softness provided by silicone breast implants is worth the added cost.

Brian M. Braithwaite, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Cost in Columbus Ohio

I encourage you to make sure your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and that that person is someone you would trust after meeting with them at your consultation. Cheapest may not be best and you may find yourself paying more money later to fix complications that have arisen from having surgery with someone who is not properly trained in plastic surgery. In Columbus, Ohio, our total costs for breast augmentation are currently $4500-5100 for... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sugery

The fee for breast implant surgery varies from region to region and from doctor to doctor. The silicone are definitely more expensive than the saline implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Silicone Breast Implants

You will find that prices for various types of operations vary by region of the country. In Santa Barbara, breast implant surgery using silicone implants usually costs $6800. 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

Silicone implant cost

The cost for breast augmentation will vary but the lowball fee will be at just over $5000. Most importantly, you must know what the cost is including. Some surgeons may operate in their own office based operating room, some may do it at a hospital and others may do the surgery in a surgery center. The quality of the surgical location is critical and most patients dismiss this as secondary. If your doctor's surgical suite is something that appears as state of the art, it tells you... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Try not to select your surgeon based on breast implant cost

The cost for breast augmentation will vary across the country and even vary within each city. The total cost of the procedure will include the surgeon's fees, the facility fees, the anesthesia fees, the implant fees and perhaps the lab fees. Each situation is different. Some surgeons may operate in their own office based operating room and others may do the surgery in a free standing surgery center. Some may use a nurse anesthetist while others an anesthesiologist. So many variables.... more

Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Cost of Breast Implants in Atlanta

At our office Saline Implants (per pair) are $700. For a pair of Silicone implants the cost is 1,600.00. For the complete Breast Augmentation surgery our price at this time: A Saline Breast Augmentation is $3,500.00.For a Silicone Breast Augmentation the price is $4,400.00. This pricing includes physician fee, anesthesia and facility costs and your Implants. All of your follow up visits are included as well. Just choose wisely when deciding on a physician to perform your... more

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Cost of Silicone Breast Implants

The basic cost of silicone breast implants is about twice the cost of saline implants. This represents the cost of the implants alone. The total cost of the surgery will vary widely, depending upon the region of the country, operating room site, etc. For example, the total cost of the surgery in Louisville is probably about 50% of the cost in New York City.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Silicone Implants - Price

The price of Silicone implants vary. The implants alone cost around 1600 to 2200 depending on the region and arrangements your physician has with the manufacturer. The additional fees include the surgery center, anesthesiologist, and finally the surgeon. These fees are (at a minimum) proportionate with the cost of living in the region, so you can expect to pay more for implants in exclusive neighborhoods. The professional fees (surgeon and anesthesiologist) will also vary depending on... more

Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Price should not be the main determining factor

Silicone implants cost more than the saline implants by approximately $1,000. These are fairly fixed costs. The other costs are facility fees, anesthetic fees and the surgeon's fees. As the other posts have rightly highlighted, do not let an advertised price be what makes your mind up as to where to go for surgery. You should find a well-trained board-certified plastic surgeon who you feel comfortable with to care for you. Dr Edwards

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

~2k

The inplants cost ~$2,000.00, but there is some variability. To get the procedure, the price varies even more. Obviously, you are in CA, so I can't tell you what to expect. I will tell you that cost is not the most important thing. Be sure to check out your doctor and his results. It helps to speak with former patients as well. Sometims, the cheap way in the long run winds up being more costly. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Cost varies

Start with a surgeon with experience and reputation, but more especially, one that listens to you. There is no single way of performing augmentation and the saline vs. silicone choice has many facets. Cosmetic surgery, even breast augmentation that seems relatively simplistic, has variables, nuances, and side effects that you should discuss in full with your surgeon to customize your surgery.Too often I have seen patients with problems or discontent (just follow some ofthe questions on the... more

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

Somewhere between $5500 and $8000

In most major cities, the cost of a silicone augmentation ranges between these prices. Remember to go to the best doctor because you only want to do this once if possible and the least expensive ones usually aren't as good or experienced..

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Cheaper is not better

There are three costs involved in breast augmentation: cost of implant, cost of anesthesia and surgery center, and the surgeons fees.The variables are usually related to the choice of surgery center and sometimes surgeon's fees. A range of 6000-8500 is average.The general advice is always clear, cheaper is not better. A choice of a board certified plastic surgeon and a reputable surgical location is key.