Do Silicone Breast Implants Cost Depend on Size?

The cost of your implant is determined by type (saline or silicone, with silicone being more expensive) and brand (Mentor or Allergan) but size does not really affect the cost. Other factors that affect the price of surgery include the anesthesia, surgical centre fees and your surgeon's fees.

Danielle, All sizes of implants cost the same. The saline implants usually cost about half as much as the silicone, but the size does not matter. Good luck with your surgery.

Implants have a standard cost and  the cost is not effected by their size.There is a difference in costs between saline and gel devices and round versus anatomic. gel and shaped devices dom cost more.

The cost of silicone implants produced by all of the major manufacturers is the same, regardless of the size of the implant. They are more expensive than saline implants, because they come pre-filled with medical grade silicone, which is very pure, while saline implants are filled in surgery by your surgeon with saline solution, which is very inexpensive to produce. Hope that helps.

In general, this prices of Breast Augmentation, Lift, or full mommy make overs as well as revisions can vary widely from city to city. For example, a breast augmentation can cost 3-4 times in LA and New York what it costs in Montana. In looking at the a price quote for breast augmentation, you should consider many variables. 1. The Surgeon's Fee. This can vary widely depending on the experience and results and thus demand for that surgeon. This also sometimes depends on technique. For example, a sub-muscular placement of an implant is much faster and thus takes less work for the surgeon than a sub-fascial placement of the implant that takes twice as long.2. The Implant. The breast implant price depends on using a saline, memory gel, or highly cohesive (gummybear) implants. Usually saline implants cost about $1,000 for a pair, memory gel $2,000, and highly cohesive $3,000. If fat is used instead of an implant, then usually a fat harvest charge is used instead of implant fee as liposuction supplies are used and the fat purified in a variety of methods. The size of the implant does not matter, only the type of implant. If a dermal matrix is needed then there is an additional charge (usually about $1,000). In revisions, often the same implant can be used which saves on the implant costs. If a breast lift alone is performed, then obviously there is no implant cost.3. Anesthesia. This can vary as well. If a board certified anesthesiologist is used then the price is higher. If a CRNA (nurse anesthetist) then the price is lower. It is even lower when a doctor just uses a non-certified anesthetist nurse, or just a medical assistant to push the anesthetic drugs (yes, this actually does happen).4. Facility Fee. This can vary if the surgeon is using a certified surgery center or hospital vs. his non-certified office.These four components make the total price, so it is best to break these down so the patient knows exactly what she is getting.Realself has an average cost for each city.Best wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

As far as cost of implants goes, this is one instance when size doesn't matter.  I recommend that you place as large an implant as you desire because more silicone doesn't cost more money.

We charge $6750 for silicone gel implants in Plano, Texas.  This includes the surgical fee, M.D. anesthesiologist, nationally-accredited surgical facility, silicone gel implants, implant warranty (10 years), and all routine postoperative visits.

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.

In Columbus, Ohio, our total costs for breast augmentation are currently $4500-5100 for saline implants and $5000-5900 for silicone implants.   The cost of the implants does not vary by size.

There may be a slight difference in pricing between the two suppliers, but there is no difference based on implant size.

Fees will vary considerably depending on the area and the number of board certified plastic surgeons. Prices in South Florida tend to be lower than expensive cities such as New York or Los Angeles or with areas with few board certified plastic surgeons. We charge $3500 + MD Anesthesia related expenses for silicone implants. The anesthesia fee is generally $1000 to $1500. There tends not to be additional cost due to size. Since you can get quality work at lower prices, patients tend to come to South Florida from out of state or out of country. To ensure quality work at most cost effective prices, consult with board certified plastic surgeons that own their own nationally accredited facilities. These surgeons must maintain the highest standards to keep accreditation. Moreover, the surgeons are motivated to ensure quality and properly trained staff (to minimize time and frustration in surgery), private and comfortable facilities (to ensure continued referrals), and less waste (to ensure that they can remain competitive financially with other centers).

Implant costs are based on type (silicone or saline) and on shape (round or anatomic). They are not based on volume (size in cc's). The cost for the procedure is a combination of the implant cost, surgeon's operating fee, anesthesia services, and the facility fee for the operating room. Silicone implants do cost more money per implant than saline implants.