How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost?

At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Thornton’s surgeon fee for a breast lift mastopexy ranges between $4000 – $5000 depending upon the complexity of the procedure and/or whether you decide to have saline or silicone breast augmentation at the same time.   In addition, it is important to take into consideration the costs of operating room fees and/or general anesthesia-related fees.  Unfortunately, private health insurance plans will not cover the cost for a breast lift mastopexy, as it is considered cosmetic surgery and not medically necessary.

How much more does it cost by adding breast augmentation to a breast lift procedure?

The addition of saline or silicone breast augmentation with a breast lift will increase the cost by several thousands of dollars depending upon the choice of implant (saline vs silicone) and due to the increased expense of surgeon fees, operating room fees and anesthesia time.

Does it cost more for saline or for silicon implants during breast lift mastopexy?

The cost for silicone gel breast implants is higher than saline implants due to the manufacturing process.

Is it more affordable to perform breast lift mastopexy and breast augmentation at the same time?

Many patients choose to have a combined procedure consisting of breast lift mastopexy and simultaneous breast augmentation with either saline implants or silicone gel implants in order to achieve the most desirable effect during a single stage operation.  The choice to either have a mastopexy alone or to have a mastopexy in combination with breast augmentation depends upon if you want more breast volume and upper pole fullness.  The typical cost for a breast lift and augmentation ranges between $6500 to $8500.

How can I pay for a breast lift mastopexy?

We provide affordable ways of financing breast lift mastopexy surgery by accepting major card cards including or cash payments. In addition, we are pleased to offer Care Credit, one of the nation’s leading cosmetic surgery payment programs making it easy to afford cosmetic surgery procedures you desire.

What are the typical postoperative expectations following a breast lift mastopexy?

On average, a breast lift mastopexy procedure with or without breast augmentation will take 4 to 5 hours to complete, depending upon the complexity of the procedure.  In addition, all breast lift mastopexy procedures are performed using general anesthesia as provided by board-certified anesthesiologists and certified anesthesia providers.

Following your breast lift mastopexy procedure, you will recover at the surgery center for several hours until you are safe to be discharged home with an appropriate adult caregiver.  You will be provided with post-operative instructions, narcotic pain medication, muscle relaxation medication, antibiotics, and nausea medication.  Drains are not typically placed during a breast lift mastopexy but in some cases they are.  All stitches are placed under the skin and will dissolve on their own.  You may take a shower within 24-28 hours of your surgery, as the incisions are covered with waterproof surgical glue and paper tape.  It is also important to have a primary caregiver take care of you following surgery for a few days while someone else is also taking care of any young children.  Most patients are able to resume light activity in one or two weeks although you will have lifting restrictions for several months.