A number of cosmetic surgery procedures are available today to enhance the shape and size of the breasts and make them appear more youthful and attractive. Two of the key procedures include breast implants and breast lift surgery. Thousands of women benefit from these procedures in the United States every year.
Dr. Hisham Seify is a reputed and experienced board certified plastic surgeon providing both breast augmentation and breast lift procedures to patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA, and surrounding communities. At the time of the initial consultation, Dr. Seify will explain various aspects of both procedures and help the patient make an informed decision.
Cost for Breast Implant Surgery
Breast implant procedure has emerged as one of the cost competitive plastic surgery procedures in the country due to a large number of surgeries performed every year and improvements in surgical techniques and technologies. The procedure with traditional saline implants will cost a little lower as compared to advanced qualities in silicone implants. As per the data provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the average financial setback of breast implant surgery in the US in 2013 was $3,678.
This is just an indicative cost figure, which excludes major pricing components such as operating facility costs, costs of general anesthesia, and other related surgical expenses. When the procedure is performed by a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon, the menu dollar figure may range from $7,500 to $14,000. Patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA, and other locations may receive this surgery from Dr. Seify.
Cost for Breast Lift Surgery
In comparison to breast implants, breast lift surgery may be a little more complex procedure, which can have a marginal impact on the overall cost. The procedure involves surgical reduction of excess fat and skin from the breasts and tightening of underlying muscles. As per the ASPS figures, the price tag of breast lift surgery in the US in 2013 on average was $4,207. This indicative figure, however, did not cover the monetary amount of anesthesia, surgical room costs, and other related expenses.
The overall costs of this procedure can actually range anywhere between $8,500 and $15,000 in most cases. The actual cost will be impacted by factors such as the location of the practice, the skills and experience of the plastic surgeon, and the kind of facilities offered at the surgical facility.
Combined Surgery and Your Savings Account
Sometimes the best way to meet the patient’s aesthetic goals may be to perform breast implant surgery in conjunction with breast lift. The overall monetary amount of the combined surgery will be higher in comparison to each procedure being performed separately. However, the cost effectiveness of a combined procedure will usually be better than individual procedures.
In a combined surgery, the financial numbers of general anesthesia, operating room costs, prescription medications, medical tests and mammograms, and post-op visits to the surgeon’s office will be incurred only once. This will bring down the overall dollar amount when breast augmentation is performed with breast lift. All aspects, including the dollar figure estimates, will be discussed with the surgeon during the initial consultation process.