A boob lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging tissue and position the areola and nipple at a higher, more youthful position. It may include implants to further rejuvenate breasts.
Prices for an anesthesia procedure can differ depending on a variety of factors; in this article, we’ll look at three of them in particular: surgeon fees, surgery center costs, and anesthesia expenses.
Cost of Boob Lift
Cost-cutting measures to get your breasts lifted vary depending on factors like surgeon fees, surgical facility expenses, prescription medications, and garment costs, garment fitting appointments as well and follow-up appointments.
Plastic surgeon fees vary based on experience and skill level, which is why it’s crucial to do your research and select a board-certified plastic surgeon that best meets your needs.
If you need boob lift and implant surgery combined, the overall cost may be higher; however, it would be more cost-effective and easier for your body if both procedures were performed during a single surgery – plus it will reduce anesthesia visits and surgical facility visits necessary.
Time
A boob lift procedure typically lasts 2 to 3 hours. You’ll wear a hospital gown before your surgeon marks and incises around your areolae (breast tissue). They remove excess skin, move the nipple and areola into higher positions, close incisions, and use small tubes to drain any extra blood or fluids that accumulate from this procedure.
Your results of a boob lift should last between 10-15 years depending on genetics, lifestyle and diet; some patients may require minor alterations beyond this point.
A boob lift does not alter cup size or prevent stretched skin and nipple position from changing after pregnancy or nursing, which is why many women combine this procedure with breast augmentation (implants). Furthermore, it doesn’t restore firmness lost due to age or gravity.
Location
Like other cosmetic procedures, boob lift prices vary based on where they’re performed and due to several factors including surgeon experience and technique, local and international competition, office rents, and costs of living – this makes obtaining an accurate cost quote difficult; price quotes do not always include tests, medications, garments or follow-up appointments. It is best to speak to an experienced plastic surgeon to obtain a reliable estimate that takes all these elements into consideration.
Understanding the costs associated with boob lift surgery can help you make informed decisions regarding the procedure and how best to finance it. Get in touch with Ver Halen Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon who can answer your questions and create an individualized treatment plan tailored specifically for you.
Surgeon’s Fees
Mastopexy (boob lift) can reshape the bust to improve the shape, reduce sagging or drooping, replace lost volume, reposition downward-pointing nipples and shrink enlarged areolas. Surgery may also be combined with breast augmentation for even greater results.
Fees charged by plastic surgeons play an integral part in determining the total cost of boob lift surgery. Their rates depend on experience and workload per day.
Women who can pay the fees in full upfront may qualify for a discounted surgeon visit fee, eliminating the need for collection agencies and saving both parties money in the process. Other medical personnel present during your procedure (such as anesthesiologists ) as well as charges associated with using surgical facilities and supplies may affect costs as well.
Anesthesia
Cost estimates for boob lift procedures will depend on which method is chosen. A crescent lift involves making one small incision along the top edge of your areola for minimal sagging; otherwise, bellasoma lift requires multiple incisions from surgeons.
Surgery itself usually lasts 2 to 3 hours (new doctors may need up to 4). You’ll also be responsible for paying anesthesia costs which could vary based on where you decide to have it performed.
Pre-operative tests and prescription medication costs must also be factored into your budget when considering breast lift surgery as cosmetic procedure; since health insurance often doesn’t cover them. An exception could arise if they can be proven medically necessary in treating functional or health related issues.