How Much Do Saline Breast Implants Cost?

Breast
augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery
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 costs, and pre- and postoperative
care.Each of these components may vary
widely, depending upon the surgeon’s practice.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.Anesthetic 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
cost $1,000 to $1,500 more than saline implants.When all of these variables are
considered, fees in the Midwestern United States vary between $4,800 and
$8,500.It’s 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 your surgeon’s experience and reputation and their ability
to communicate with you.

Thank you for your question.  Many patients find it surprising, but the price difference between saline and silicone implants is only about $1000.  If you are considering a breast augmentation, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss all of the options available to you.  While I can appreciate that price is an important consideration for patients when it comes to a cosmetic surgery procedure, I think it is important to stress that surgeon expertise is critical.  I hope you find this helpful and best of luck!

Costs of the procedures you are inquiring will depend on several factors. Such include the geographic location, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and operating room and anesthesia fees.Different implants may have different costs. Approximate costs can be found on the Real Self website, Surgery.org, or PlasticSurgery.org.