The Smith Plastic Surgery Institute in Las Vegas, NV is a state of the art practice for an advanced range
of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery procedures. Led by Dr. Lane Smith,
a board certified plastic surgeon, the practice provides safe, proven
and effective treatments including breast implants, tummy tuck, breast
lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty and liposuction. For his achievements as
a cosmetic surgeon of the face, Dr. Smith was also conferred with the
1994 Jack Anderson Award for Scholastic Excellence by the American Board
of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Breast Augmentation Cost Variations
Breast augmentation has emerged as one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures over the last several years in the United States. Advanced surgical techniques, innovative qualities in breast implants that have been approved by the FDA, and higher safety and predictability records of the procedure have led a growing number of women to seek this treatment. The average cost of breast augmentation will depend on a number of factors, just as any other surgical procedure, whether elective or non-elective.
All plastic surgery procedures in Las Vegas, NV and elsewhere, including tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, will have cost variations, depending on various factors. The first cost-impacting factor is the geographical location where the procedure is performed. The cost of living index of that region will have a bearing on the general cost of services, including surgical and hospital services in that region. Therefore, the cost will typically vary from one place to another for the same procedure performed under same circumstances.
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The skills, experience, and reputation of the plastic surgeon may also impact the overall cost because the surgeon’s fee may differ from one place to another. It is advisable to choose an experienced and/or standout surgeon because in surgical treatments, the outcome of procedure is remembered long after the initial cost of procedure has already been forgotten. A poorly performed breast augmentation surgery may lead to the need for a breast revision surgery later on, causing much higher expenditure and botheration than what the patient originally imagined.
The quality and standard of the operating office, including the skills of support staff, the quality of equipment and technologies used and general comforts and amenities provided will also have some impact on the overall cost of procedure. Having a breast implant surgery with Dr. Lane Smith at his accredited operating room in Las Vegas, NV, may turn out to be significantly lesser expensive compared to the same treatment undertaken at a hospital. However, it is important to note that certain external cost components are relatively constant, including the following:
- The cost of medical supplies
- The cost of nurses and surgical technicians
- Anesthesiologist’s fee
- The cost of prescription medications
Actual Cost of Breast Augmentation
The actual cost of breast augmentation will vary from one location to another, and even between one practice and another within the same city such as Las Vegas, NV. This is because of the numerous factors involved in determining the cost. However, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) still tries to provide some indication to patients across the United States about the average costs of a procedure each year. It collects data annually and releases national average costs for various procedures performed by a cosmetic surgeon anywhere in the United States.
According the ASPS figures released in 2012, for instance, the national average cost of breast augmentation was $3,543. This was the basic cost, which does not cover the costs of operating room, anesthesia and other related expenses. Furthermore, the ASPS clarifies that this cost would vary, depending on the type, size and quality of breast implants chosen as well as specific factors related to a particular case. Patients should discuss the cost aspect in advance at the time of initial consultation so that they can make informed decisions in accordance with their budget.
Financing and Insurance
Health insurance policies typically do not provide coverage for elective breast augmentation surgery, or any other elective procedure such as tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction and others. However, if the surgery is performed for the purpose of breast restoration following breast removal surgery or loss of breast tissue due to an injury, and not for cosmetic enhancement, insurance cover may apply.
For a majority of patients, who are seeking breast augmentation for cosmetic enhancement, financing may become an essential option. Dr. Smith’s office accepts all major credit cards, and it also has relationships with several banks and financing companies to help patients obtain financing. Care Credit is one of the financing companies that Dr. Smith’s office recommends. Costs of the surgery are usually required to be paid up front, which makes it important for many patients to seek financing options.
