Jun 26, 2009

How Much Is A Breast Lift?

By Cathy Howard

When you pay for a breast lift, it is actually a combination of three professional's fees: the anesthesia fee, the clinic fee and the surgeon's fee. The surgeon's fee is the most difficult to determine without first discussing what the procedure will entail and the professional qualifications of the plastic surgeon.

During research on a potential breast lift and its cost, keep in mind that it is a complicated surgical procedure, and bargaining for the cheapest deal while sacrificing the quality, background and experience of the surgeon is a mistake. It's vital to find a board-certified plastic surgeon from the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Each breast surgery will vary in difficulty and technique, so it's not smart to ask, "how much will the breast lift cost?" before your surgeon has done a pre-surgery examination you, which will include recording your breast size and shape, and discussing your concerns and expected results.

The average cost of a breast lift ranges from $3,500 to $6,000. Fees for anesthesia can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,300. The facility fee or clinical fee can go from $500 to $1,500. The remaining cost is the surgeon's fee, and that will really depend on what you and your surgeon agree on.

If more than one surgical procedure is done at the same time, then the total cost will be considerably more. But this will still less than if more surgery is to be performed at a later date. If the patient who will undergo the procedure has smaller breasts, then fewer incisions are required, and the surgeon's charges may be discounted.

Of course, if the breast lift is done and you want to be fitted with breast implants, the fees will be more expensive. Recognizing that breast lift surgery is most often performed for cosmetic reasons, it is rarely covered by health plans. When you consult with your plastic surgeon for the initial conference, inquire about what payment options you could have to pay for the operation.

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