How Much Does a Breast Lift with Implants Cost?

The average cost of a breast lift with implants is $8,900, according to 5,852 RealSelf community member reviews. However, your price could range from $5,000 to $17,000, depending on the specifics of your surgery, who performs it, and a few other key factors.

The combination of mastopexy with augmentation (as plastic surgeons call it) restores volume, balance, and youthfulness by:

• lifting sagging breast tissue
• repositioning the nipples and areolas
• enhancing breast size and shape with saline or silicone gel implants

As with other types of cosmetic surgery, a breast lift and augmentation costs aren’t covered by insurance.

Read on to learn what to look for in a surgeon’s price quote, which factors help determine the price you’ll pay, and whether real patients their results were worth it, along with insurance and financing considerations.

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What should your total cost quote include?

During your initial consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, they should give you a personalized treatment plan recommendation, followed by a detailed, all-in cost quote.

Make sure you get a full breakdown of all related fees, including:

• the consultation fee (typically applied to the cost of your procedure)
• the surgeon’s fee
• the cost of the breast implants themselves
• anesthesia provider and supply fees
• facility fees for the hospital or surgery center
• any pre-op medical tests for surgery clearance
• pain medications and any other post-op and recovery supplies, including a support bra
• follow-up appointments

If those costs aren’t included in their estimate, you’ll still need to factor them into your total budget.

Is a breast lift and augmentation worth the cost?

Breast lift surgery with implants has an impressive 91% Worth It Rating on RealSelf, so the majority of people who underwent this procedure were happy with their decision.

RealSelf members who rated the procedure as “Worth It” reported more breast fullness and less sagging, with some reviewers even saying the results restored their confidence.

Other RealSelf members who weren't happy say they were left with scarring, asymmetry, or otherwise disappointing results. Some experienced complications during recovery.

While this procedure has a very high Worth It Rating on RealSelf, it’s not the best option for everyone. If you're on the fence about getting implants, you may want to consider augmentation with fat transfer.

Ultimately, only you and an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon can determine which procedure will best align with your budget and aesthetic goals.

What affects breast lift and augmentation costs?

These are the biggest factors that will impact the price you pay.

1. Your provider’s credentials and level of experience. 

A board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience will charge a higher surgeon’s fee than one who only has a few years in practice, but this isn’t a situation that rewards bargain shopping.

Investing in a truly qualified surgeon will help reduce the risk of complications and improve your chances of achieving the result you want.

Make sure you’re choosing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon for your breast lift with augmentation. Find a surgeon with glowing patient reviews for this particular procedure, and make sure they have an extensive photo gallery, including people with similar pre-op body types and results you love. 

It can also be helpful to consult with at least two different plastic surgeons, so you can compare their treatment recommendations and cost estimates. Most providers will apply the consultation fee toward the cost of your procedure, and some even offer free consults.

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2. Where your surgery is performed.

It probably won’t come as a surprise to hear that practices in areas with higher costs of living, like New York City or Los Angeles, typically charge more for plastic surgeries like this one. 

For example:

• According to Fort Worth, Texas plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Camp, a breast lift with breast implants costs around $13,000 at his practice.
• In Houston, Texas, plastic surgeon Dr. Patrick W. Hsu cites his breast lift prices with implants range between $12,000 to $13,000.
• In San Francisco, California, where rents and other costs are high, Dr. Usha Rajagopal charges more: her average cost for a breast lift with breast augmentation is about $15,500.

The type of surgical facility can also play a role in your price. Your surgeon’s own surgical facility may cost less than an operating room in a hospital. 

During your consultation, ask if their surgical facility is accredited and find out if your doctor has hospital admitting privileges for this procedure, in case of an emergency.

3. The type of anesthesia you have and who administers it.

A breast lift with implants is typically done under general anesthesia, so you’re completely unconscious. Local anesthesia with oral sedation is less expensive, but it’s not usually recommended for this procedure.

Anesthesia costs include the anesthesia provider fee and the facility anesthesia fee, which covers the cost of supplies, medications, and additional staff.

A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is qualified to give you anesthesia and may come at a lower cost than an anesthesiologist (a medical doctor who administers anesthesia). However, a board-certified anesthesiologist could increase your safety, especially if you have an underlying health condition.

4. The complexity of your procedure.

“There are a few variables, like incision and implant choice, that can affect cost to some degree,” explains Dr. Daniel Butz, a plastic surgeon in Mequon, Wisconsin.

For example, if you choose silicone implants, your breast lift and augmentation cost will probably be more than if you went with saline implants (anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 more per implant). 

If you have a lollipop or inverted-T incision, your cost may be higher than if you have an anchor, crescent, or donut incision.

Related: 7 Surprising Factors That Can Make Your Breast Augmentation Cost More

Can you finance breast lift and augmentation costs?

Yes, most practices offer payment plans or accept third-party financing options.

One option to consider is the CareCredit credit card, which is widely accepted by providers across the U.S.

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