How much do breast implants cost? The average surgeon's fee for breast augmentation is $3,816, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This figure does not include prices for the anesthesia, surgical center, and other costs, bringing the total cost of breast augmentation to around $4,000 to $10,000.
While these costs can vary widely between procedures based on the surgeon chosen, the specifics of the surgical method, and other variables, most patients will need to pay for breast augmentation themselves. This procedure is considered cosmetic surgery, and therefore is not usually covered by health insurance. If cost is a factor in your decision, make sure to discuss breast augmentation financing during the consultation visit with your surgeon.
Although many patients do save up the money to pay the costs of breast augmentation upfront, most surgeons realize that this is not often a realistic option. Patients considering breast augmentation should know that many plastic surgeons offer ways to make surgery affordable, such as monthly payment plans.
There are also other ways of financing the cost of surgery rather than going directly through your surgeon. For example, there are loans available from many different companies, such as CareCredit, offered specifically for plastic surgery procedures. There are also savings plans which help women save up for their plastic surgery procedure. These plans, in which patients pay monthly installments towards a future surgical procedure, have been described as a 'layaway plan.' Your surgeon can present some of the available financing options during your consultation visit.
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