You might be wondering how much the average breast augmentation is in California. The average rate is about $8,000 per surgery, but the cost will fluctuate based on implant fee, anesthesiologist fee, and surgery center fee.
You might find it surprising that the old saying “location, location, location” also has a significant impact on the cost of breast augmentation. In metropolitan Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the resort city of Palm Springs, you will pay more for breast augmentation due to the higher cost of living in those areas. You can learn more about the cost of breast augmentation surgery with Seth Eberlin, M.D.
When it comes to breast augmentation, silicone implants are more expensive than saline implants; larger cup implants also cost more than smaller cup implants. Bigger implants use more constituent material, and larger breast augmentation surgeries are generally more involved. One expensive type of implant and yet the most popular, due to its complimentary shape and feel, is the gummy bear breast implant—made mostly of silicone gel within a silicone shell—which can exceed the average cost for breast augmentation in California.
Another breast enhancement option involves fat transfer, where patients have fat from other regions of their body transferred and grafted to their upper pole breast area, which increases the cost of surgery. As surgeons perform fat grafts by injection, costs are directly related to the price of one syringe of fat prepared from a patient’s adipose tissue.
If a plastic surgeon in California has strong credentials and has performed many breast enhancement surgeries, you will likely pay more for the procedure. Generally, the surgical costs of breast augmentation will be lower if your plastic surgeon has less surgical experience or if they are still in training.
Dr. Eberlin of Golden Hills Plastic Surgery is a highly credentialed, board-certified plastic surgeon trained in plastic surgery. Dr. Eberlin’s surgical approach blends science and art, making him a top choice if you are looking to get a breast enhancement in California.
Golden Hills Plastic Surgery offers financing plans to help you afford the average breast augmentation cost in California. Even if the cost is on the slightly higher side of the curve for you, we can connect you with CareCredit, a company that offers financing options with 0% interest to help you pay for elective surgeries not covered by insurance.
Dr. Eberlin will consult with you to figure out the best plan for your breast enhancement surgery. Though he charges a fee for the initial consultation, you can apply the amount toward your total breast augmentation cost. Call Golden Hills Plastic Surgery today for your initial consultation.
