Fake Boobs

Breast implants, commonly known as “fake boobs” can be used for both cosmetic and reconstructive reasons. Reconstructive breast surgery is carried out following a mastectomy. Cosmetic procedures are carries out to enhance the size and the shape of the breast. Breast enhancement surgery is the most common type of cosmetic surgery performed today, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Breast implants cost anywhere between 3000 to 10,000 USD depending upon the type of breast implant used and the manufacturer. The breast implants cost is probably the only fixed cost attached to breast enhancement surgery.  Apart from the breast implants cost, the cost of the total surgery includes the surgeons fee, the anesthesia fees, the cost of the implant chose, the cost of any prescription medications required after the surgery, the cost of any special garments you may require post surgery, the cost of any medical test and the cost of an implant warranty. The breast implants cost is not covered by most health insurances, however, many surgeons do offer financing plans to break down the breast implants cost and breast enhancement surgery cost.

The surgeon’s fees vary between geographical locations. Furthermore, the more experienced the surgeon is, the greater his fee will tend to be. It is important not to choose a less experienced surgeon due to a lower fee as you may have a lower breast implants cost but more complications in future.

The breast implants costs vary slightly between the different products on the market. All breast implants are made of a silicone shell. They can be divided into saline breast implants or silicone breast implants depending upon the filling in the silicone shell.

• Saline breast implants are made of silicone shells filled with saline (sterile salt water). These are safer than silicone implants if they rupture or leak, but tend to be slightly firmer and less realistic than silicone implants. The FDA are not to be used in women under the age of 18 years. The saline breast implants cost around $3,308 as shown by a survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPC) on the breast implants cost in 2011.

• Silicone breast implants are made of silicone shells filled with silicon. Silicone is a cohesive gel that holds together and given the breast implants a more natural feel. However, it is more dangerous than saline or silicone if it leaks into the surrounding tissue. The 2011 survey conducted by the ASPC on the breast implants cost showed that the average breast implants cost of silicone breast implants $3,694.

The procedure which lasts between one to two hours is performed under anesthesia. In rare cases an overnight hospital stay may be required. This will increase the final breast implants cost.

Before making the final decision, consult with more than one surgeon, choosing between surgeons with different levels of experience. This may help in controlling the final breast implants cost without increasing your risks.