Boob lifts are typically considered cosmetic surgeries and do not fall under health insurance’s coverage; however, coverage might be available if they can prove medically necessary in addressing functional or health-related issues associated with an asymmetric breast.
Costs associated with boob lift procedures will differ from clinic to clinic and are determined by factors like surgeon fees, anesthesia costs, and surgical facility charges.
Costs of the Surgeon
Fees charged by surgeons play an essential part in boob lift costs. Their fees vary based on factors like their education and experience as well as any major or minor surgical procedures they may perform, and may also depend on factors like whether it’s minor or major surgery procedures being carried out.
Your cost may increase even further if your breast lift requires general anesthesia instead of local anesthesia, due to it requiring more skill and time to administer.
If your surgery takes place in a hospital, additional expenses such as surgical supplies, equipment, and hospital charges must also be covered. To make things simpler and reduce surprise costs for both yourself and the surgeon, search for one who provides a bespoke quote itemizing all that’s included with their surgery procedure – this will allow you to budget properly without unexpected surprises!
Anesthesia
Anesthesia costs are another key component. The more complex your procedure is, the longer it will take and therefore more anesthesia will be required; selecting a surgeon with extensive experience who performs multiple similar surgeries may help lower overall surgical expenses.
Depending upon the extent of sagging and breast tissue damage, it may be beneficial to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation for greater cost efficiency and ease on your body. Combining both procedures reduces both surgery time and anesthesia usage costs significantly.
Some patients can achieve the results they’re after using non-invasive breast rejuvenation techniques like laser treatments or breast implants, to get exactly the results they desire. If this sounds interesting to you, please reach out for a private consultation with Dr. Ver Halen to explore these options further and determine the most cost-effective means of reaching your desired breast shape goals within your budget. We look forward to assisting!
The Operating Room
A boob lift reshapes and removes excess skin to create perkier and younger-looking breasts. Due to being more extensive than breast augmentation procedures, however, its costs increase accordingly.
Surgeon fees account for the highest portion of a breast lift’s costs, usually charged at an hourly rate to account for his/her time spent performing surgery.
Many women experience difficulty returning their drooping, flat breasts to their pre-pregnancy shape after pregnancy, even with strict diet and exercise plans in place. Unfortunately, pregnancy changes cannot always be undone and must simply be accepted.
Combining breast lift and breast augmentation procedures may be the most cost-effective solution. By sharing costs across procedures, combined surgeries reduce overall costs in terms of surgeon fees, anesthesia costs, and facility costs. Contact Ver Halen Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery now to arrange for a one-on-one consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon!
Recovery After Boob Lift
Boob lift procedures tend to be relatively quick and painless. Patients typically leave the hospital 1-2 days post-surgery for discharge; once full recovery has occurred, women are often back at work within four days.
Following breast lift surgery, women may experience tight and swollen skin as part of the healing process. Nipples and areolas might feel different. Women usually wear a surgical bra around-the-clock during this time.
At times, boob lift procedures can become an expensive undertaking. Other expenses associated with their cost can include anesthesia fees, surgical facility fees, prescription medications, and aftercare products – expenses that quickly add up. Thankfully, many women are able to reduce these expenses through discounts, financing options, or special deals offered by plastic surgeons; though these should never be used to compromise quality results or experience.