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Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Augmentation adds size; a lift changes position. Sagging often needs a lift, sometimes both.
Written & fact-checked by the ModYourBod Editorial Team against published industry sourcesUpdated July 20, 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Breast Augmentation | Breast Lift (Mastopexy) | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. surgeon's fee | $4,875 | $6,816 |
| Approach | Surgical | Surgical |
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia | General anesthesia |
| Recovery | 7–42 days | 7–42 days |
| Results last | Long-lasting, but implants are not lifetime devices — many are replaced or revised after about 10–15 years. | Long-lasting; aging, gravity, weight changes, and pregnancy gradually affect results. |
| Reversibility | Reversible | Permanent |
| Risk level | Moderate | Moderate |
Breast Augmentation
- Avg. surgeon's fee
- $4,875
- Approach
- Surgical
- Anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Recovery
- 7–42 days
- Results last
- Long-lasting, but implants are not lifetime devices — many are replaced or revised after about 10–15 years.
- Reversibility
- Reversible
- Risk level
- Moderate
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
- Avg. surgeon's fee
- $6,816
- Approach
- Surgical
- Anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Recovery
- 7–42 days
- Results last
- Long-lasting; aging, gravity, weight changes, and pregnancy gradually affect results.
- Reversibility
- Permanent
- Risk level
- Moderate
Fees are average surgeon/physician fees (ASPS 2023) — the surgeon's fee only. Total cost is higher once anesthesia and facility fees are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift (Mastopexy) cheaper?
By average surgeon's fee, Breast Augmentation ($4,875) is lower than Breast Lift (Mastopexy) ($6,816). These are surgeon's fees only — total cost is higher and varies by surgeon and location.
What's the main difference between Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?
Augmentation adds size; a lift changes position. Sagging often needs a lift, sometimes both.
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