Costs of Implants

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast implant prices average from $4,000 to $10,000 per procedure depending upon several factors:

1. Type of procedure. Depending on the incision type and placement the average cost can range from depending on factors such as: choice of surgeons, type of procedure, type of anesthesia, and type of implant.

2. The surgeon. The plastic surgeon's training and skill are important factors in the cost. The most qualified surgeons who have performed extensive surgeries typically command a higher fee which ranges around $4000. There is no guarantee, however, that a surgeon who charges higher prices will be more qualified than a surgeon who offers the same procedures for less money; thus, patients should probably just choose the doctor who performed more implants before and who the patients are most comfortable with.

3. Anesthesia. General anesthesia (you are asleep) is more costly than a local anesthetic (you are sedated but remain awake), and it can range from $600 to $1000.

4. Incision type and Procedure. The type of breast surgery also influences cost for there are some implants techniques are easier and less time consuming.

5. Facility. There are some facilities that cost more than others, and they can range from $1000 to $2000.