| The cost of breast augmentation varies widely. | | | | surgeon what fees will be charged and what they |
| According to the American Society for Aesthetic | | | | cover, so you avoid unpleasant surprises |
| Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) the 2008 national | | | | afterwards. |
| average physician/surgeon fee for breast | | | | Don't decide on price alone |
| augmentation was $ 3,885 for silicone gel implants | | | | While it is a good idea to shop around and get a |
| and $ 3,603 for saline implants. | | | | number of quotes from different surgeons, price |
| Total cost, not just the surgeon's fee | | | | should not be the only factor. Deciding based on |
| However, this is not the total amount you will pay. | | | | price alone could potentially turn out to be very |
| These figures are for physician/surgeon fees only. | | | | costly, both financially and for your health and well |
| They do not include fees like: | | | | being. According to the American Society for |
| - Medical facility fees, like OR room use, recovery | | | | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in 2008 a |
| room, nursing | | | | number of 307,000 breast augmentation |
| - Anesthesiologist's fee | | | | procedures were performed in the US. If done by |
| - 1 or more nights hospitalization, if applicable | | | | a qualified, experienced surgeon in an accredited |
| - Medications used during admission | | | | facility, it is a safe procedure. However, every |
| - Pre-operative testing | | | | procedure carries a certain risk. |
| - Follow up appointment | | | | Therefore, when selecting a surgeon, look for |
| - Take home medication | | | | qualifications and experience and the quality of the |
| Cost is determined by a number of factors, such | | | | facility where the procedure is performed. It is |
| as the location where the surgery is performed | | | | better to pay a little more and have the peace of |
| and skill and experience of the surgeon. The more | | | | mind knowing that you have selected a qualified, |
| affluent an area is, and the more skilled and | | | | experienced surgeon. However, it is possible to |
| experienced the surgeon, the higher the cost. | | | | save considerably on breast implant surgery. |
| Also, the cost of breast augmentation varies by a | | | | Some people travel abroad to have their breast |
| number of personal preferences like implants | | | | implants done. This option becomes even more |
| type, size, the location where the incision is made | | | | interesting if you combine your breast implant |
| and the way the implant is placed. | | | | procedure with another procedure like a face lift. |
| Comparing prices | | | | Always choose an accredited facility |
| It is a good idea to shop around and compare | | | | It can be difficult to assess quality and safety of |
| prices. Nobody likes to be inflated prices. | | | | medical institutions, especially abroad. Going to |
| However, comparing prices can be difficult. Prices | | | | another country to have your breast implants |
| listed on websites or quotes given by medical | | | | done can be an interesting option, because prices |
| facilities often do not include all cost and might | | | | are often much lower. However, making sure the |
| change considerably after an examination. | | | | medical facility is safe and up to standard is an |
| Therefore, a quote should be no more than a | | | | absolute must. Choosing a facility that is JCI |
| first orientation. | | | | accredited assures that the facility offers the |
| Only after consulting a surgeon you will have an | | | | same quality as good hospitals in the US. JCI |
| accurate estimate of all fees. Discuss your specific | | | | accreditation is your single best guarantee that |
| wishes and preferences; view the surgeon's | | | | the practices of doctors, nurses, medical |
| before and after photos. Discuss your medical | | | | assistants and the management team meet or |
| history and medicine use. Ask questions about the | | | | exceed the standards of medical facilities in the |
| procedure and about your options. Finally, ask the | | | | US. |