Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures.Prices for this procedure vary widely and depend upon several variables.It’s important to make sure that your fee quote includes the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, anesthesia charges, implant cost, and pre- and postoperative care.Each of these components may vary widely, depending upon the surgeon’s practice.The choice of implant size does not affect the cost when breast augmentations are performed.Generally, surgeons who operate in dedicated outpatient cosmetic surgery facilities are able to offer lower facility fees than those who operate in hospital-based practices.The surgeon’s fee can vary, as well, depending upon regional differences and levels of local competition.Anesthesia fees can vary and this may be related to the use of a nurse anesthetist versus a physician anesthesiologist.Finally, there may be wide variations in implant charges, depending upon the type of implant chosen.For instance, silicone implants are more expensive than saline implants.Once again, the size of the implant doesn’t impact the cost of the procedure.It’s also important to have some understanding of the surgeon’s revisional surgery policy and the implant manufacturer’s warranty policy.Hopefully, this won’t be necessary, but revisions occur for a multitude of reasons.When these situations arise, it’s important to understand what expenses you may incur.When all of these variables are considered, fees in the Midwestern United States vary between $4,300 and $7,000.It’s also important to remember that although price is an important component of your decision, it’s not the only consideration.Make sure you have a comfort level with the surgeon’s experience and reputation and their ability to communicate with you.