Breast augmentation is by far the most popular breast enhancement procedure, offering patients a total makeover of their breasts and figures. But how much does it cost? This blog discusses local averages for breast augmentation before detailing how breast augmentation customization and industry standards all contribute to the overall cost.
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The Benefits of Breast Enhancement
Breast augmentation provides more than just an increase in breast size; through saline or silicone breast implants, this procedure enhances fullness, improves shape, and increases cleavage and roundness.
For many women with naturally small breasts or those who have lost volume due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, breast augmentation offers a boost to confidence and creates a more feminine figure.
Just one question remains: How much does breast augmentation cost in Sacramento, CA?
The average cost of breast augmentation in Sacramento, CA, is around $7,500 to $8,200. In California as a whole, the average cost can range anywhere from $6,000 to $15,000. This wide range is partly due to the distinct customization options inherent to breast augmentation, as well as industry-standard factors that come into play — more on both below.
Why Customizing Your Breast Augmentation Changes the Price
All cosmetic procedures are meant to be customized; for truly natural-looking, impeccable results, a plastic surgeon like Dr. Shahriar Mabourakh will tailor the procedure to the patient’s needs and anatomy. This is especially true for breast augmentation, as by nature it is a very custom procedure.
How to Customize Your Breast Augmentation?
Patients have many choices when it comes to their breast augmentation, such as the following:
Implant Type: Silicone or Saline
Implant Profile: Low, Moderate, or High Profile
Implant Placement: Subglandular, Submuscular, Dual-plane
All of these factors contribute to the overall appearance of your implants. Patients will need to consider what aesthetic they’d like: large, round implants that have dramatic cleavage, more modest, natural-looking implants, or something in between? Dr. Mabourakh can help you choose the best option for your goals and your body frame.
All of these various options also influence the cost of your breast augmentation. Large silicone implants are more expensive than smaller saline ones, for example. These factors, in part, determine the final cost of your breast augmentation.
Other Factors Influence Breast Augmentation Cost
When determining plastic surgery fees, surgeons and practices consider many factors. In addition to the variations in the procedure and breast implants themselves, there are certain criteria that affect cost, such as:
The Surgeon’s Fee: This is the cost of the procedure itself and is partially determined by its complexity and the surgical steps involved. The more complicated the procedure, the higher the surgical fee. Additionally, the surgeon’s fee relates to their relative expertise and experience with the procedure. If they specialize in the procedure or are of a higher prestige, they may charge higher fees.
The Anesthesia Fee: This covers the cost of administering anesthesia and other numbing medications, as well as the fee of the anesthesiologist for their services. Usually, local anesthesia is the cheaper option, although general anesthesia is more commonly used for breast augmentation to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Facility Fees: These fees apply to where the procedure is performed. Surgeons perform breast augmentation either in an on-site ambulatory surgical center or with privileges from local hospitals. Dr. Mabourakh operates in a fully accredited private surgical suite alongside board-certified anesthesiologists and qualified nurses. He also has affiliations with several hospitals in the Folsom and Stockton area.
Miscellaneous Fees: Certain procedures require more materials than others, such as prescription medications or compression garments. Miscellaneous costs can vary depending on your surgeon’s practice. For example, Dr. Mabourakh provides each patient with their first post-surgical compression garment and bra at no cost. Any additional garments would be an out-of-pocket cost for the patient.
How to Determine the Cost of Your Breast Augmentation
The best way to determine the cost of a breast augmentation is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Mabourakh. During your consultation, he will walk you through all the customization options for breast augmentation to determine the cost of the implants and will work with you to determine a surgical plan.
The surgical plan details the steps Dr. Mabourakh will take in performing your breast augmentation. It details the techniques used and the incision locations, which can give a good idea of how complex the procedure may be. Once this is settled, Dr. Mabourakh and his staff will provide you with an accurate cost estimate of your specific procedure.
Considering Breast Augmentation in Sacramento, CA?
Breast augmentation enhances a woman’s figure and, with it, her confidence. If you’re considering breast augmentation in Sacramento, Dr. Shahriar Mabourakh is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience performing complex breast enhancement procedures with beautiful results.
Call Folsom Plastic Surgery today at (916) 984-8585 for the Folsom, CA location and (209) 464-5656 for the Stockton location.
