How much a procedure costs is the most common question patients have when considering cosmetic surgery. The simple answer is: for breast augmentations you're looking at 7000 -10000 in Toronto. However, as a patient, you should understand what is the reason different surgeons charge different fees, and even within any clinic, there is a fee range that is offered.The cost of a breast augmentation depends on the following factors:1) Who is doing your surgery? (a less experienced surgeon is likely going to be cheaper than a more experienced surgeon)2) Where is the procedure being performed? Some facility costs are cheaper than others.3) What type of an implant are you getting? There are various implants on the market and they cost different amount (saline implants are cheapest, silicone is more expensive, and shaped/anatomic silicone implants are the most expensive.... this is simply the cost of the implants, it however does not reflect on the quality of the implant)4) What technique is used to perform the surgery (although most surgeons charge the same fee regardless of what technique they use, in some cases a premium may be charge when special supplies etc are required to achieve the desired results - for example we use a device called Keller funnel which adds several hundred dollars to the cost of the surgery but the purpose of this device is to keep your scars smaller/shorter and to lower the risk of infection and capsular contracture. We believe these benefits are well worth the extra cost to our patients.)5) What kind of anesthesia will you be getting and who will be doing it? Like surgeons, different anesthetists charge different fees, and use different anesthetic agents. At the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute our anesthetist come with probably the most extensive cosmetic surgery experience in Toronto. And the medications we use are more expensive than others, but we use them not to have an excuse to charge you more, but to keep you more comfortable, in less pain, and minimal to no nausea and vomiting after surgery.6)What else is included with your surgery? Some are bare bones deals - you get your implants and good bye, while others include a comprehensive pre-surgical assessment, and a thorough post-surgical follow up. (we've heard from other patients about their friends getting their BA elsewhere, and after the surgery they saw their surgeon only at one week after surgery and never again! We don't do that ... at our clinic you are welcome to come back and see us as often as needed, and we have a schedule of follow up visits for a full year after your surgery to ensure you get the best results possible.)Additional extras that are included At the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute are the following:- unlimited pre-op visits to make sure you are ready for your surgery and chose the right implant- unlimited post-op visits to ensure you are healing well and are happy with your results- 24/7 access to one of our nurses in case of an emergency- overnight stay at the luxurious Royal York Hotel after your surgery - you can certainly go home if you wish, but having the luxury of being wheeled into your luxurious room and relax there overnight after your surgery is priceless. We then see you in your room the following morning to check on you. - Lifetime warranty on implants- Free touch ups should there be a need for any small procedures (limited to 1 year after surgery. Any problems arising from failure to follow post-operative instructions are excluded)- Access to a hospital should you wish to have your procedure done at a hospital rather than at our private clinic, or should you need to be seen at a hospital for medical reasons.The decision to have Breast Augmentation is a major step for most women and therefore it is recommend you do your homework and be prepared with questions during a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. The following websites are reliable sources of information on Breast Augmentation surgery and outcomes:RealSelf – a website where real patients ask questions, post their stories, and board certified Plastic Surgeons answer questionsAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons – the official site of the American Society of Plastic SurgeonsAmerican Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - the official site of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsFor detailed information regarding breast augmentation click the link below.
