by : Dr. Robert Kenevan

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

How Much is Breast Augmentation?

1) The national average of breast surgeons' fees is between $3,000 and $4,000. However this does not reflect the full amount a patient is likely to pay.

• This 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 any other charges related to pre- and post-operative care.
  
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• 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.

• Every breast enhancement procedure is unique and there are a variety of factors that will influence the breast augmentation surgery cost. This includes the type of implant chosen, the way it is placed, and the level of complexity presented by the particular case.

2) More Realistic Breast Augmentation Fees
Total Price: $5,000-$10,000. Breakdown as follows

• Surgeon's fee (ranges from) : $ 3000-$5000
• Anesthesia: $700 - $1500
• Facility fee: $950 - $1300
• Implant fee: $1,300 - $1800
• Average Total Cost : $5000 - 7000

If you are considering breast augmentation, be sure to ask your surgeon what are his or her fees and what those fees cover and what it doesnt 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.

Setting Aside $8,000 is a Good Start
It is difficult to provide a concrete figure of breast augmentation costs. All these factors will affect the rates of a plastic surgeon; 

• where an individual is obtaining their treatment.
• the availability of plastic surgeons in an area
• the professional reputation
• the expertise of plastic surgeons

As a result, famed plastic surgeons may charge more than plastic surgeons that are attempting to gain experience within the industry.

Most Insurance Companies do not Cover Cost
Most insurance companies do not cover the costs for breast augmentation.

Plastic Surgeons Do provide Financing
While breast augmentation prices can be intimidating, most plastic surgeons offer financing options to help their patients find affordable options for breast enlargement surgery. Having the ability to finance breast implant surgery has made it a realistic option for millions of women each year.

There are also some financial institutions that offer financing payments that are less than a hundred dollars a month.

Why Do Breast Augmentation?
Women may choose to have breast augmentation either

• to enhance their figure,
• as a reconstructive technique following breast surgery,
• to balance different sized breasts,
• to balance the contours of the body.

Whatever the specific purpose, women who undergo breast augmentation can expect larger, firmer, and more visually satisfying breasts.