There are three different procedures in breast augmentation and each are priced differently because they require very specific techniques to achieve their desired results. Most women are not happy with their breast. Some women believe their breasts are too small while others endure back problems because their breasts are excessively large. Still many are unhappy feeling that their breasts are oddly shaped, pointing in the wrong directions, or sagging by nature or as a result of aging. Each problem has a treatment and there are three procedures to enlarge, reduce, or lift the breast.
There are a number of factors that affect the cost of breast augmentation treatment and therefore the prices for individual cases will differ, sometimes considerably. The average cost for implants to increase the size is around $5,500 to $7,000 whereas the cost to reduce the size or reshape the breast averages approximately $4,500 to $6,000. Most implant procedures are coupled with a breast lift which is a type of reshaping and each treatment costs approximately $3,000 to $4,000.
Implants for breast enlargement are either made of silicone or saline. Although the material of the implant has insignificant influence on the total cost of the surgery, surgeon fees which make up a fraction of the final costs, are a couple hundred dollars higher for silicone implants.
Breast mastectomy is a more accurate term for the procedure that reshapes the breast, also known as breast reconstruction, and is often performed on patients who had or currently have breast cancer. In contrast, mammoplasty is the elective surgery to reduce the breast size and often performed on patients who experience back pain. Both breast reduction costs are priced nearly the same because it uses the same technique and process of removing tissue.
A mastopexy is commonly known as a breast lift and is for patients who wish to alter the shape of their breast without affecting the size. Sometimes, the change in shape will cause the breasts to appear fuller and larger. It is a common procedure for small but sagging breast which is a usual occurrence after child bearing.
Plastic surgery offers many benefits to those who do not abuse the power of elective cosmetic enhancement procedures. There is a fine line between plastic surgery costs and the benefits of breast augmentation and other procedures. It is up to the patient to do the research and learn about their options before proceeding.
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