Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Breast Augmentation Cost
Breast augmentation increases breast size and improves shape using silicone or saline implants — or, in some cases, the patient's own fat.
Written & fact-checked by the ModYourBod Editorial Team against published industry sourcesUpdated June 6, 2026
Average cost
Average surgeon's fee — United States
Source: ASPS 2023 average surgeon/physician feehigh confidence
This is the surgeon's fee only — your total cost will be higher.
It does not include anesthesia, operating-room or facility fees, implants or materials, tests, garments, or prescriptions. Actual prices also vary by surgeon, complexity, and where you live.
Breast Augmentation at a glance
- Type
- surgical
- Invasive
- Yes (surgical)
- Anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Recovery
- 7–42 days typical
- Sessions
- 1 surgery
- Results last
- Long-lasting, but implants are not lifetime devices — many are replaced or revised after about 10–15 years.
- Reversibility
- reversible
- Areas
- breasts
- Risk level
- moderate
Downtime: Many return to desk work in about a week; avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for roughly 6 weeks.
What affects the price of breast augmentation
- Surgeon's experience and board certificationRaises cost
Highly experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons command higher fees — and are the single most important safety factor.
- Geographic location and local marketVaries
Costs run higher in major metros and high-cost-of-living areas; the same procedure can be notably cheaper in smaller markets.
- Facility and operating-room feesRaises cost
Accredited surgical facilities, equipment, and staffing add to the total beyond the surgeon's fee.
- Anesthesia type and length of surgeryRaises cost
General anesthesia and longer operating times raise anesthesia and facility charges.
- Extent of the procedure / areas treatedRaises cost
More areas, larger volume, or added complexity increase the price.
- Implant type and brandRaises cost
Silicone and newer cohesive implants generally cost more than saline; fat transfer is priced differently again.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Breast Augmentation cost in the US?
The average surgeon's fee for Breast Augmentation in the United States is $4,875 (ASPS 2023). This is the surgeon's fee only — your total cost is higher once anesthesia, facility, and other fees are added, and it varies by surgeon and location.
Does that price include anesthesia and facility fees?
No. The figure is the average surgeon's/physician's fee. Anesthesia, operating-room or facility fees, implants or materials, medical tests, garments, and prescriptions are additional.
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Source & method
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — 2023 Procedural Statistics, average surgeon/physician fee.
Average surgeon/physician fee from the ASPS 2023 Procedural Statistics. This is the surgeon's fee ONLY — it excludes anesthesia, operating-room/facility fees, implants, medical tests, garments, and prescriptions, so the total a patient pays is higher. ASPS publishes an average rather than a range. (ASPS label: "Breast augmentation (implant placement, primary and/or revision)".)
Informational only — not medical advice. Costs are averages and change over time. Always consult a board-certified surgeon for a personal quote and to understand the risks.