May 20, 2026 | 5 Minute read
Many women experience changes in their breasts, such as volume loss after breastfeeding, pregnancy, or significant weight loss. If you are experiencing such changes, it can negatively affect your self-confidence and make you wish your breasts had their perkiness and shape again. Or perhaps you have small breasts, and you desire a curvaceous chest, especially in clothes that hug the body.
Breast augmentation, or an augmentation mammaplasty, is a powerful way to achieve your dream breast size and shape. This surgery uses breast implants or a fat transfer to enhance your breasts. Many patients refer to this as a “boob job.” If you’re considering this procedure, you’re likely wondering how much it will cost. Breast augmentation is highly individualized, so costs vary from person to person. Understanding what goes into the price of breast augmentation can help you make an informed decision. This blog will cover the essentials and explain how certain fees play an integral role in the cost.
What Is the Average Cost of a Breast Augmentation?
The average cost for a breast augmentation is $4,875 when using an implant. The average cost for a breast augmentation is $5,719 when undergoing a fat transfer. These prices are only a portion of the total cost. It does not include other expenses that depend on various factors. It’s important to consult with Dr. Wald at his office in Fullerton, CA, to confirm your final fee.
At The Aesthetic Institute, breast augmentation starts at $9,000.
What Factors Help Determine the Cost of a Breast Augmentation?
An important step in achieving the best natural breasts is getting a general sense of what may be included in your total cost. There are multiple fees associated with a breast augmentation.
Geographic Location
If you receive your cosmetic surgery in a metropolitan city, like Los Angeles or New York City, you can expect prices to be higher compared to smaller cities that have a lower cost of living. In a city with a higher cost of living, experienced surgeons are usually in high demand and will charge more for cosmetic procedures.
Types of Breast Augmentation Techniques and Implants
The type of breast augmentation will affect the overall cost. Patients can receive an implant or a fat transfer. Fat grafting typically costs more because it involves liposuction, fat processing, and grafting work. This approach might also require more than one session to achieve the desired volume, whereas with an implant, your surgeon will make an incision in the chest to create a pocket and insert the implant of your choice.
The type of implant used for breast augmentation can change the cost as well. Patients can choose among silicone, saline, structured saline, and “gummy bear” implants (form-stable implants). There is also the option of deciding the shape of the implant (e.g., round, teardrop, smooth, or textured), and where you’d like it to be placed—either under the chest muscle, over the muscle, or partially under the chest muscle and under the breast gland.
Breast augmentation pricing varies based on technique, and implant-related material costs are included in the total.
Surgeon’s Fee
Another factor that heavily influences cost is the surgeon’s fee. It’s important to be selective when deciding which surgeon will perform your breast augmentation. You need someone with extensive knowledge and training to deliver optimal results and ensure a successful experience.
Dr. Robert M. Wald is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with notable experience and training in cosmetic and reconstructive services. He has been awarded multiple accolades and even has an accredited surgical center for carrying out procedures. He prioritizes truly listening to and understanding his patients to deliver natural-looking results. Dr. Wald is a great example of who you should choose to perform your breast augmentation.
Facility and Anesthesia Fees
These fees are separate from the surgeon’s fee. The facility fee covers the operating room, including use of the surgical suite. It also supports the staff, specialized equipment, and sterile supplies. Typically, preoperative and postoperative care is included in the recovery room.
The duration of your breast augmentation surgery can also affect anesthesia costs. The anesthesia fee covers the services of the anesthesiologists.
Postoperative Expenses
This includes prescription medications, scar care creams, specialized compression bras to reduce swelling and maintain the new shape, and follow-up visits. This fee may seem small compared to the others, but it still influences your breast augmentation cost.
Can Other Procedures Be Combined With a Breast Augmentation?
It’s fairly common for a breast augmentation to be combined with another procedure since it’s best cost-wise and recovery-wise to have a single surgical operation. Some popular procedures that patients undergo with a breast augmentation include:
- Mommy Makeover
- Breast lift
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck
While additional procedures increase the total cost, this approach can be better in the long term.
Have More Questions About Breast Augmentation in Fullerton, CA?
If you’re interested in breast augmentation surgery and would like more details about the cost, you can call (714) 312-3549 to consult with Dr. Wald or fill out our online contact form. At The Aesthetic Institute, Dr. Wald will listen to your goals and concerns and discuss how you can achieve your dream body.