Prices for breast augmentation surgeries will vary significantly depending on your geographical location, as well as the availability of your surgeon. The surgeon’s availability is also dependent on their reputation, which can sometimes be the best indicator of how good the surgeon is. Another contributing factor concerning the cost of breast augmentation surgery is the type of implant you decide to go with. Generally Saline implants are slightly less expensive compared to Silicone implants.
Keep in mind that the most expensive surgery does not always mean the best quality, and on the flip side the lowest priced surgery might not be a great bargain, but a gamble you’re taking with your health and well being.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the 2011 Average Surgeon Fees for Breast augmentation (Augmentation mammaplasty) is $3,388 (excluding implants).
Here are some of the latest quotes from various locations for breast augmentation surgery:
- In the Seattle area, costs range anywhere from $5000 to $7500
- A Beverly Hills, CA plastic surgeon recently quoted $6,250 for saline and $8,000 for silicone implants
- In Little Rock, AR, a doctor stated these typical total costs: $3,750 for saline and $4,750 for silicone
- A Raleigh-Durham, NC surgeon reported around $7,o00 for Saline and $8,000 for Silicone augmentation
- In Columbus, OH a popular clinic reported $5800-$6925 for breast implant surgery