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Cost of Solid Silicone Boob Jobs

November 16, 2010   Elise   No comments

Planning to get breast augmentation surgery soon? You will have to factor in the cost in advance since for most women this cost has to be borne without the assistance of health insurance. If your surgery is reconstructive you probably will be covered, but if you are getting the surgery solely to enhance your looks, you’ll have to pay the price yourself. How much does it cost to get solid silicone breast implants? Is it much different from getting saline implants financially?

One some sites you’ll see claims that the cost is about the same, while others will tell you there is a substantial price difference. This is because both saline and silicone breast implants have a wide range to begin with. Saline implants usually cost between $1,500-$2,500 while silicone implants tend to cost $1,000-$2,000 more than saline implants. This means that the lower end for silicone implants might be around $2,500—the same as the upper end for saline implants. It also means the upper end of silicone implants could be closer to $4,500. This doesn’t include the fees for the actual surgery which can tack on a few thousand more dollars. You’re looking at $8,000 or higher for solid silicone implants in upscale urban areas, but many people end paying as little as $6,000 in less expensive towns or in rural areas.

Solid silicone implants aren’t adjustable by simply pumping a solution in and out like saline implants though, so keep in mind if you need adjustments later you’ll need to buy brand new implants. This additional cost should be accounted for in your budgeting and you should definitely keep some money set aside to use later if you do need your implants replaced at any point because of defects or simply the desire to move to a larger or smaller size as your own body changes over the years. Shop around and don’t settle for the first deal you find and you should get a good price!

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Cost of Saline Boob Jobs

March 12, 2010   Elise   No comments

When planning breast augmentation surgery one of the steps you’ll have to take will be to calculate the costs and figure out how to finance your surgery. While the costs of different types of breast implants are relatively comparable, there are some variations; among the most affordable breast implants are saline implants. How much does it cost to get saline breast implant surgery?

Saline breast implants by themselves usually cost about $1,500-$2,500 for a pair. The factors which can cause the price to vary include the texture (smooth or textured), the shape, and the profile of the implants. Silicone breast implants typically cost $1,000-$2,000 more than saline breast implants, which to some people isn’t a major difference but to others is quite hefty, particularly if surgery isn’t reconstructive and therefore isn’t covered by medical insurance. That is one reason why many women opt to purchase saline breast implants instead of their more realistic silicone counterparts.

The full cost of saline breast implant augmentation surgery usually costs between $5,500 to $8,000 in an expensive urban area. This is the full sum including the price of the implants, the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesiologist’s fee, and the fee for using the facility along with any compression garments and other costs. In a less expensive region though your surgery could cost as little as $3,500. Less expensive areas to get saline implants and augmentation surgery are usually rural locations. Traveling out of town can save you thousands of dollars. If that doesn’t work you could consider medical tourism if you are conveniently close to the border. You can get excellent breast implant surgery in a foreign country at a fraction of the cost. One thing is for sure though; if you are struggling to afford your breast implant surgery and a couple thousand dollars makes a big difference for you, you can definitely save some money by getting saline implants.

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