Breast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement or breast enhancement, is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to increase the size of a woman’s breasts using either saline or silicone gel breast implants.

It is difficult to provide a concrete figure for what breast augmentation costs. This is because rates will vary in what local the patient is receiving the surgery. The availability or lack of, plastic surgeons in an area will have a great effect on the costs of breast implants.

Additionally, the professional reputation and expertise of plastic surgeons will also be reflected in the breast augmentation costs to the patient. As a result, famous plastic surgeons may charge more than plastic surgeons that are attempting to gain a name.

Although the national average of breast surgeons’ fees is between $3,000 and $4,000, this does not reflect the full amount a patient is likely to pay. The figure may include the cost of breast implants themselves and their placement, but not the anesthesia, medical facility fee, prescriptions, surgical garments, medical testing, or a host of other charges related to pre- and post-operative care.

Secondly, the surgeon’s fee and related charges will fluctuate not only from region to region, but also from practice to practice. Cosmetic surgeons, surgical facilities, and anesthesiologists in larger cities or more affluent neighborhoods are likely to charge more for their services. Generally speaking, a breast augmentation in Beverly Hills is going to cost more than a breast augmentation in Zanesville, Ohio.

Finally, every breast enhancement procedure is unique and there are many factors that will determine the final cost. If you are considering breast augmentation, be sure to ask you surgeon what fees will be charged and what those fees cover.

Although the cost of breast augmentation should not be the determining factor in choosing a surgeon, you should be well informed about the overall cost of your procedure before beginning the process, in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.