If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, you may not be aware of all the costs involved in the procedure. This information may be a deciding factor in your decision.
Its important that you shop wisely. Not just for price, but for the right plastic surgeon as well. At your initial consultation, be sure to ask hard questions about his practice, references, the number of augmentations he has done, and of course the cost of breast implants.
Make sure you inquire about the total cost for your procedure, and not just your surgeon’s fees. Be certain that the quote you are being given will includes the cost of the breast implants, anesthesia, all operating expenses, and the costs and follow-up visits.
Typically, you can expect to pay anywhere form $5,000 to $10,000 for everything that is involved. That is providing there are no surprises, and no additional surgeries due to scarring, infection, rejection of implants, etc.
Those numbers should include your consultation fee, anesthesia costs, operating facility fees, cost of the implants, your surgeon’s fee and any regular follow-up appointments. Most insurance companies will not pay for the cost of breast implants because they consider this elective surgery. Many women choose to finance part or all of their surgery expenses.
The cost of this surgery varies greatly throughout the United States. Even within a region, total costs of this procedure can fluctuate. Just like the cost of everything else, plastic surgery will be more expensive in places like California or New York.
In addition, not all procedures are the same, and your cost will vary depending upon what you want to have done. Some women choose to have a surgical breast lift done at the same time they have their breast augmentation. Having more than one procedure will increase the cost of your surgery.
The type of implant you actually decide to put in will also affect your overall cost of breast implants. Silicone implants are notably more expensive that saline breast implants. In fact, silicone implants can cost over $1000 more than saline implants.
This is due to the cost set by the manufacturer, and not by your surgeon. The premium price for silicone implants may have something to do with the strict regulations and liability that resulted from the silicone controversy in the last decade. The FDA now has some strong mandates to continue producing follow-up studies.
In addition to the cost of breast implants, you must take into consideration the cost of MRIs. The FDA recommends monitoring patients with silicone breast implants every two years with MRI scans to look for perforations. Check with your insurance company to see if these screenings will be covered under your policy.
Be sure that the surgeon you choose is board certified. Don’t make the mistake of choosing a surgeon who has less than stellar recommendations just so you can save on the cost of breast implants. Even in the hands of an excellent surgeon, the risks involved in any surgery can be costly enough.
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