Breast lift surgeries are becoming popular among many different groups of people. One group where it has become very prevalent is among mothers who have nursed their babies and desire the lift to regain the shape and position they once had. Costs can range wildly for a number of reasons. A breast lift can be found ranging from $3500- $6000.
Doctor Fee
Many things can affect the surgeon's fee when a breast lift is considered. If small breasts are being lifted, less cutting is required and so this could affect cost. Whether or not your physician is board certified could affect cost. If the patient decides to have augmentation at the same time as mastopexy (a lift) then that is going to raise the price again.
Anesthesiologists' Fee
Anesthesia for a breast lift can cost anywhere from $1,000-$1,300. General anesthesia is normally utilized for a breast lift, but in some surgeries local anesthesia with "conscious sedation" will be used and the patient will be kept conscious throughout the procedure.
Facility Fee
The hospital can charge anywhere from $500 - $1500 for this procedure. It can vary depending on the hospital and whether the surgery is performed as an inpatient or outpatient procedure.
Location
The price of a mastopexy varies depending on the area you are in, but within these areas themselves, there are more and less expensive locations to have the procedure done. In New York, for example, there are some listed at $20,000 and some at a mere $7,000. More than the cost, a surgeon's qualifications should be taken into consideration.
Qualifications
"It's important to choose a board certified plastic surgeon from the American Board of with extensive experience in all of the breast related procedures," according to the Your Plastic Surgery Guide website. There are many boards that are not as reputable as others which is why sticking with the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the safest bet.
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