Breast Reconstruction Cost: $13,000 Fair Price?

Price is one of those very difficult issues. Every region of the country has a different overhead. The costs of employees, rent, malpractice issurance are all figured into the surgeon's fees. The type of implant -- saline, silicone, and cohesive gel will determine a portion of the cost, the costs of anesthesia and the operating room all add to the overall cost.
The surgical fee is determined by the complexity of your case -- what surgery did the patient have before, what are the tissue that you have to work with like, and how much work and risk is there in the procedure to get the finest result.
Have you ever eaten a hamburger at Le Bec Fin? They charge a lot more than Mc Donalds -- and it is worth it.

Breast surgery costs vary from region to region.  Shop around and see what prices you get.  You can also haggle a little bit with the prices.  However, for anesthesia, facility, and professional fees, it sounds as though you're getting a good deal.  Good luck!

The cost of cosmetic surgery varies widely, and as you mention, there are separate costs associated with the surgeon's fee, an anesthesia charge, a facility charge, and a charge for the implants themselves. Low or high cost do not necessarily indicate a lack of, or presence of quality. That price is certainly in the range of normal for several operations on each breast.

Hi Diana,
A “ballpark” cost for breast lift with silicone implants, operating room and iv-sedation anesthesia is $8,000. Keep in mind that prices will vary depending on the individual needs of any patient. You mentioned that you were also looking to revise or improve a scar. Costs vary for scar revision depending on the complexity of the scar and the surgical technique applied; for example fat grafting to the scar as compared to simple incision of the scar. We would be happy to meet you in our Baltimore office for your second consultation.
Best regards!

Sounds like you have gotten a very good price. That is a lot of surgery - you are getting 3 different procedures on each of two breasts...

The costs, if they include implants, OR, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and garments may be considered reasonable especially if it includes silicone gel implants. Prices vary tremendously and if you have concerns, the best thing to do is get a second opinion. 

One source that you could find average prices of specific plastic surgery procedures is from the American Society of Plastic Surgery website.  You can find national averages, as well as regional averages.  Also do not forget that the fee you quoted can be a combination of surgeon's fee, implant or tissue expander cost, the cost of any biologic implant like Alloderm, and how many breasts are reconstructed.

The fees for various surgical procedures vary from one geographic region to another and from one physician to another. Some states such as New Hampshire publish guides that include ranges for physician fees for specific procedures, but most states do not. Ingenix publishes a geographic based database of median and percentile rages for physician fees by procedure. The guide is most easily accessed on-line, but a subscription can be costly.

You could consider consulting with a few doctors in your area to get an idea of the rage of charges. In the end, unless a particular doctor's charges are way out of line, it is often best to select a qualified and experienced doctor with whom you feel comfortable. 

This sounds high even for Boca Raton Florida. Done as an in office procedure the fee would run around 10,000 to 11,000 for everything including the implants, OR, and Anesthesia fees. Fees will vary from region to region and you may want to get one or two more opinions to compare the prices.
You may also ask your plastic surgeon whether some of the fees may be billed to your insurance if this was the result of lumpectomies.
Good luck with your planned surgery!

 Fees for surgery vary from region to region. If the surgeon has a good reputation and happy patients, he is probably well worth the fee.  Remember sometimes you get what you pay for. Fixing mistakes from lower quality work, may cost you more in the long run.