How much does breast augmentation cost? If you are seeking breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons, you can expect to pay $10,900 out of pocket at KM Plastic Surgery. However, costs may vary based on the specific type and extent of your surgery. Learn about the costs of breast augmentation and the factors affecting these costs so you can make an informed decision.
Before deciding on a practice for breast augmentation, you should be aware of their surgical and facility fees.
Physician fees are what the actual surgeon or surgical practice receives as compensation for a breast augmentation procedure. The physician fees themselves will vary by state and city, but they most often will be determined by the physician’s level of experience. The amount of time required for the surgery and the technique used will also impact physician fees. At KM Plastic Surgery, Dr Morimoto’s fee starts at $6440 and can increase depending on the specifics of your surgery.
Except for those with an in-office surgical facility, plastic surgeons often rent out time at a surgical center or hospital to perform procedures on their patients. These surgical center or operating room fees are often the second highest cost of a breast augmentation procedure after physician fees. In general, having your breast augmentation performed at a surgical center or in-office surgical suite is cheaper than going to a hospital for your procedure.
Anesthesiologists are often associated with independent practices affiliated with certain surgical centers and hospitals. Given this, their fees are often a line item on an overall bill for cosmetic surgery. Their fees will be determined by the type of anesthesia used, the length of the overall procedure, and their level of expertise.
During an initial consultation, your surgeon can provide you with a cost estimate for your breast augmentation.
There are also additional costs that a patient should consider before deciding to have a breast augmentation.
At KM Plastic Surgery, the implants generally cost between $1800 – $2100, depending on the type of implant used. If you require customized implants with specific shapes, then these will cost more. Fat grafting is the most expensive due to the added costs of liposuction and the processing required before the augmentation procedure.
Your pre-operative visit will take place a few weeks prior to the actual procedure in order to confirm the details of your medical history and the surgical procedure to be performed. During the post-operative visit, which is usually a couple of weeks after surgery, your surgeon will check on the healing process and overall results. While the fees for these visits are generally included in the overall physician fees, they can range from $100 to $300 per visit.
Following a breast augmentation, you will likely be sent home with a compression garment, or chest band, and given a prescription for pain medication. Some practices bundle the garments in the overall physician fee costs, but some do not, so it is good to ask if these will be covered and how much they cost. Since the overall breast augmentation procedure is not covered by health insurance, you should be prepared to pay for pain medication out of pocket.
Your surgeon can help you explore financing options and work with you to find a plan that fits your budget.
Because you are paying out-of-pocket for breast augmentation, it is important to understand all the costs involved in the procedure. In practice, any breast enhancement consultation with a surgeon should include a detailed breakdown of how much the breast augmentation will cost. This cost breakdown should be specific to the type of breast augmentation you are likely to choose and the specifics regarding the procedure itself, including the type of technique used and the type of implants.
For more information about our pricing for breast augmentation, consult the team at KM Plastic Surgery today.
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