What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation is also technically called augmentation mammoplasty. It is a surgical procedure that enhances the size of the breast contour and volume after pregnancy. Breast implant is a composition of silicon gel or saline inside a shell. Silicon oil is different from breast implant. Cosmetic surgeons all over the world do not do silicon injection it is because of the result or the effect of this procedure is unpredictable and compounded with numbers of problem like extrusion, skin necrosis and infection. The risk of this procedure is very high and it is very unpredictable. It may cause irritation or deformation of the breast. Hence, many of the cosmetic plastic surgeon uses the breast implant procedure to those who want to enhance and add beauty to their breast. The number of persons who wants to undergo breast implantation depends on the question “How much does it cost to have breast augmentation?”
Breast augmentation cost differs significantly on the surgeon, the kind of breast implant selected, medical facility, the region of the country you belong and whether having an added surgery such as a breast lift done at the same time. The cost of the surgery most likely includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesiologist’s fee, anesthesia fee, implant’s fee (if applicable) and operating room’s fee.
The breast augmentation cost averages with a range from $5000 up to $15,000 depending also with the type of materials used for breast implants. Primary augmentation is less costly that the revision of the breast augmentation. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the breast augmentation using silicone gel for implantation fee costs $3000-$4000 for an average plastic surgeon. While the average fee for plastic surgeon using saline ranges from $2,800 up to $3,800. Anesthesia fee for the operation costs $600 up to $800 and the fee for the facilities ranges $800 up to $1,200. These figures vary significantly with the surgeons that will do the procedure.
In addition, you have to consider also the cost for medication and supplies (antibiotics, pain relievers, topical medications and surgical dressings), laboratory fees, blood test and medical exams needed to undergo to clear you before going to the procedure. Also, the maintenance after the procedure especially the medicines will also costs much in order to avoid more complications.
This cost for breast augmentation will not be of a problem if the result of the procedure will boost your confidence, makes you more beautiful and will satisfy your needs for a better life. The costs doesn’t weigh you down at all if in exchange is the beauty that you long for a long time.
Thus, having its natural breast size is still better and safer than having it augmented. It is still the most beautiful art and creation. Everything differs on how a person carries herself and makes herself beautiful in its natural way.