The cost of a breast lift in SoCal isn’t black and white. Rates can vary from practice to practice, and even two patients seeing the same surgeon can end up with very different price tags. Why? Several factors come into play when determining the cost of this transformative procedure: a practice’s location, the type of anesthesia necessary for your procedure, the surgical venue you choose, your surgeon’s rate, and pre/post-op expenses tend to be the most significant deciding components of how much you’ll pay.
During your no-obligation consultation, Dr. Sayed, a board-certified plastic surgeon, will cover all the information you need to know about your breast lift, including estimated costs. We strongly encourage you to ask any questions you have about pricing, insurance, and financing before you make your decision.
Below, we’ll break down the different costs of a breast lift in Southern California. If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a consultation at our San Diego or Newport Beach, CA, offices, give us a call at 858-247-2933 today.
Extent of Your Breast Lift
Perhaps the most significant factor in determining breast lift costs is the extent of your procedure. Patients with severely drooping breasts may require a breast lift in combination with breast augmentation. If this is the case, the overall price will increase, though combining the procedures is a far more cost-effective option compared to performing them separately. If you choose to undergo your lift as part of a mommy makeover, cost assessments can also vary.
If you receive a breast lift alone, the procedure time can vary depending on your desired results. Minor breast lifts can take half the time of a full breast lift, such as an inverted-T mastopexy, requires. Therefore, minor lifts (like a crescent breast lift) tend to cost between $6,500 to $7,500, while major ones (such as an anchor lift) could range between $9,000 to $12,000.
Your Surgeon’s Expertise
Working with a highly skilled, experienced, and trained surgeon sometimes affects the cost of your procedure. Board-certified surgeons, like Dr. Sayed, invest in continuing education, the latest cutting-edge techniques, and providing their patients the highest levels of care. We work with all our patients to ensure procedures are affordable while not cutting any corners to ensure your safety and ideal results.
Just as with nearly everything else in life, when it comes to cosmetic surgery, you get what you pay for. Though the fees for working with an expert surgeon may be relatively higher, the extra cost provides you with the best quality treatments, techniques, and personalized care from an experienced doctor.
Anesthesia and the Surgical Venue
The type of sedation and anesthesia necessary for each patient varies widely. If your procedure requires general anesthesia, the total price will include the cost of an anesthesiologist or a certified anesthetist nurse. Further, depending on where we decide to complete your procedure can affect costs. During your consultation, we will discuss all the options.
Practice Location
Depending on where your surgeon works, prices shift based on local economies, demand, and average incomes. Less expensive rates might be available in some cities, which is why destination surgery has become so popular among cost-conscious patients. Traveling out of town for your procedure can sometimes end up saving you a good chunk of change. In general, urban centers and more metropolitan areas tend to be slightly more expensive, due to practices bearing higher real estate costs and overhead.
Cost of Materials
If you choose to combine your lift with breast augmentation, as we’ve mentioned, prices usually increase. Prices vary depending on the type of materials required. In general, saline implants are cheaper than silicone (usually around $1,000 less). However, just because the price is lower does not mean a particular implant type can provide your ideal results. Dr. Sayed will listen to what you want your finished breasts to look like, and provide his guidance to help you choose what’s right for you. Any additional cost will be worth it in the long run.
Schedule a Consultation
Though insurance doesn’t usually pay for breast lift surgery, since it’s an elective cosmetic procedure, Dr. Sayed offers a range of financing options to help you achieve the breasts of your dreams. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with particular expertise in breast anatomy.
If you think a breast lift might be right for you and want to schedule a consultation, please call our San Diego, CA, office at 858-247-2933 or contact us online.
