What is breast augmentation?
Increases breast size with implants or autologous fat transfer.
What is breast augmentation?
Increases breast size with implants or autologous fat transfer.
Also known as
- boob job
- breast implants
Quick facts
298,000
annual US augmentations
10–15 yrs
typical implant lifespan before exchange
$5,000
average surgeon fee (excludes implants and OR)
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Breast Augmentation page.
Alternatives
Fat transfer (composite or fat-only)
Avoids implants but limited by available donor fat. ~60% of transferred fat survives. Typically 1 cup size per session.
Breast lift only
If the issue is sagging rather than volume, a lift alone may achieve the goal without implants.
Aug-mastopexy (lift + implants)
Combined procedure for patients who need both volume and lift. Higher complexity, higher revision rate than either alone.