How Much Do Breast Implants Cost?

Getting breast implants costs $6,400 on average, according to over 1,400 recent reviews from RealSelf members. However, your boob job cost could range from $3,500 to $10,096, depending on the specifics of your procedure and which surgeon you choose.

Read on to learn:

• what you should look for in a price quote
• why prices can vary
• whether real patients their results are worth the money
• if you can finance this procedure
• average costs by U.S. state

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What does the cost include?

During your initial breast enhancement consultation with a potential plastic surgeon, they should outline their recommended treatment plan, including the best implant type for your goals and the details of your procedure.

Once you’ve aligned on their recommendations, they should provide you with a personalized, all-in cost quote. Get a written breakdown that includes:

• the consultation fee (typically applied toward the cost of your procedure)
• their surgeon’s fee
• facility fees
• anesthesia fees (for the provider and supplies)
• pre- and post-op appointments
• any related medical tests
• pain medications, post-op support bras, and other recovery supplies

If any of these fees aren’t included in their quote, you’ll still need to include them in your overall budget.

It’s also smart to ask up-front how they handle revision fees, in case you aren’t entirely happy with your results or have a complication like capsular contracture, implant rupture, or wrinkling. Some surgeons waive their fee for revisions on procedures they’ve performed. They may also recommend a brand that comes with a robust breast implant warranty, to cover potential revision costs.

Are breast implants worth the money?

Breast implants have a 95% Worth It Rating on RealSelf, which means that most people who reviewed their surgical procedure results say they were worth the time, money, and hassle of recovery.

Most happy patients report natural-looking results and a boost in confidence, while those who didn’t have a good experience reported problems like asymmetry, sagging, and other complications.

If you’re on the fence, an experienced plastic surgeon can help you determine whether you’re a good candidate and recommend the best option for your goals and budget. You may even want to consider a different type of procedure, like a breast lift or breast augmentation with fat transfer.

Which factors will impact your breast implant cost?

The price you pay will depend on these factors.

1. Your surgeon’s credentials and level of experience

Experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons typically charge more for their expertise. That said, the most expensive surgeon doesn’t always deliver the best results.

“You should not choose a qualified surgeon based on high fees any more than you should choose one based on low fees,” says Dr. Hilton Becker, a plastic surgeon in Boca Raton, Florida. “The most important factors should be education, experience, board certification, and your ability to feel comfortable with your surgeon.” 

It can be very worth your time to consult with more than one qualified surgeon, to compare their recommended approach and price quotes. Read their patient reviews carefully, and critically consider their before and after photos to make sure you like their results.

2. Where your procedure is performed

Medical practices operating in areas with higher costs of living typically charge more for breast implant surgery, to help cover their overhead. 

For example:

• In San Antonio, Texas, plastic surgeonDr. Gary Lawton charges a fixed fee of $6,995 for a breast augmentation with saline implants, and $7,995 for silicone implants. "It includes labs, vitamins, supplements, dietary counseling, preoperative clearance, operating room (my own AAAASF certified private surgery center), anesthesia, the surgeon's fee, implants, a postoperative intravenous infusion of vitamins, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, peptides, and free lifetime follow-up appointments," he explains.
• In Atlanta, Georgia, plastic surgeon Dr. Stanley Okoro reports that all-in breast implant costs range from $5,000 to $7,000. "This cost includes the surgeons fee, anesthesia, and facility (ambulatory surgery center), cosmetic health insurance, routine preoperative labs, medications, garments, postoperative massages, and all postoperative follow up visits," he explains.
• Bay Harbor Islands, Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Ary Krau says that the cost for breast augmentation with implants at his practice ranges from $4,500 to $8,000, "depending on factors such as the type of implants used and whether a lift is incorporated into the surgery."

Many surgeons have a dedicated surgery center at their practice, which usually costs much less than a hospital operating room. Just make sure the facility is accredited and that your doctor has hospital admitting privileges, in case of an emergency.

3. The type of breast implant you choose

Silicone implants (filled with cohesive silicone gel) look and feel more natural than saline implants (filled with salt water), but they can cost an additional $1,000 or more per implant.

Firm silicone gel implants, known as gummy bear implants, are usually the most expensive.

Within each basic implant category, there are multiple brands, sizes, and profiles, at varying price points. Your prospective surgeon should take the time to explain all of your options and how they’ll impact your cost, during your initial consultation.

4. The complexity of your procedure

Breast enhancement surgery can vary in complexity. Factors include the incision location, implant location (above or below the muscle), and whether a Keller funnel is used to place the implant. 

Dr. Urmen Desai, a plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, California, says breast implant surgery costs at his practice can range from $5,900 to $7,900, depending on how difficult and time-consuming the procedure is.

"The cost of breast augmentation will be higher if it takes longer in the operating room, if the patient has a breast asymmetry (which may require more planning), if the patient had tuberous breast deformity, where more internal scoring of the breast tissue is required, or if there were other breast procedures [like a breast lift or fat transfer] needed in conjunction." 

Dr. Okoro also cites complementary procedures as a major factor in your total price. As we mentioned, he charges as much as $7,000 for breast implant surgery alone, but "if you require breast lift with your breast implant, the cost can go up to $12,000 to $15,000 depending on your situation or any additional procedures such as liposuction, a tummy tuck, or skin tightening using BodyTite, Morpheus8, or SmartLipo." (A combination of breast surgery, a tummy tuck, and lipo is commonly called a mommy makeover.)

5. Who administers your anesthesia

While some patients do opt for local anesthesia (which can save you as much as $700 an hour), most breast implant procedures are performed under general anesthesia.

The total price of your anesthesia will include the provider’s fee and facility anesthesia fee, which covers the cost of supplies, medications, and additional staff.

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) charge lower fees than anesthesiologists (medical doctors who administer anesthesia), but some plastic surgeons prefer the experience of an MD. That’s especially true with patients who have underlying health conditions.

Related: 7 Surprising Factors That Can Make Your Breast Augmentation Cost More

Can you finance a breast implant procedure?

Yes, most plastic surgery practices offer monthly payment plans or accept third-party financing options, to help make the cost of breast implants more manageable.

The CareCredit credit card is widely accepted by providers across the U.S.

Breast implants costs in U.S. states

Browse average breast implant costs and ranges by state, according to the 1,412 most recent RealSelf reviews as of February 2023. (Note: In the map image, blank states don't have enough recent data to display.)

Breast implants costs in major U.S. metros