How much does breast augmentation cost?
A clear breakdown of what breast augmentation actually costs in 2026 — what's bundled, what isn't, and how regional pricing changes the bill.
What drives the cost of breast augmentation?
Implant type
Saline ($3,000–$3,500 fee for implants) is cheapest. Silicone gel ($4,000–$5,500) is the standard. Cohesive 'gummy bear' (Allergan Natrelle, Mentor MemoryGel Xtra) and structured implants (Ideal) run $5,500–$7,000+ for the implants alone.
Placement and incision
Sub-glandular vs. dual-plane vs. fully sub-muscular changes OR time and technique. Inframammary, periareolar, transaxillary, and TUBA each carry tradeoffs in scar visibility and revision difficulty.
Fat transfer (composite augmentation)
Fat transfer alone or combined with implants requires liposuction harvest sites. Adds $3,000–$8,000 over an implant-only case.
Surgeon and geography
Top-tier coastal-metro surgeons charge $12,000–$18,000 all-in. Average US case is $7,500–$11,000.
Is breast augmentation covered by insurance?
Cosmetic augmentation is never covered. Reconstruction after mastectomy is mandated under the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA). Implant removal for symptomatic capsular contracture or rupture may be covered.
What's included — and what isn't
Usually included
- Surgeon and anesthesia fees
- OR/facility time
- Implants
- Surgical bra
- Standard 12-month follow-ups
Usually extra
- MRI screening for silent rupture (recommended every 2–3 years for silicone)
- Future implant exchange (typically 10–15 years)
- Revisions for capsular contracture
Breast Augmentation cost by city
| City | Compare |
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| Turkey | Breast Augmentation in Turkey |
| South Korea | Breast Augmentation in Korea |
| Brazil | Breast Augmentation in Brazil |
| Mexico | Breast Augmentation in Mexico |
| Thailand | Breast Augmentation in Thailand |
| Colombia | Breast Augmentation in Colombia |
| Miami | Breast Augmentation in Miami |
| Los Angeles | Breast Augmentation in LA |
| New York | Breast Augmentation in NYC |
| London | Breast Augmentation in London |
| Dubai | Breast Augmentation in Dubai |
| Beverly Hills | Breast Augmentation in Beverly Hills |
| Houston | Breast Augmentation in Houston |
| Dallas | Breast Augmentation in Dallas |
| Frisco, TX | Breast Augmentation in Frisco |
| Atlanta | Breast Augmentation in Atlanta |
| Chicago | Breast Augmentation in Chicago |
| San Francisco | Breast Augmentation in SF |
| Toronto | Breast Augmentation in Toronto |
| Sydney | Breast Augmentation in Sydney |
Estimates based on national average × regional multiplier. Final price depends on surgeon, technique, and case complexity.