Cost and influencing factors of breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is a plastic surgery in which a prosthesis is implanted into breast tissue through surgery to change the shape and size of the breast. The cost of breast augmentation surgery varies in different regions and hospitals. The following will introduce the factors that affect the cost of breast augmentation surgery from several aspects.
1. Operation type
Breast augmentation surgery can be divided into silicone implants or saline implants according to the different implants. Silicone implants are more natural in touch, but relatively expensive. Saline implants are more affordable, but may be at risk of rupture. Therefore, the choice of implants will have a certain impact on the cost of surgery.
In addition, breast augmentation surgery can also choose general anesthesia or local anesthesia. General anesthesia surgery requires professional anesthesiologists to participate, and the cost will increase accordingly.
Finally, the way of breast augmentation surgery will also have an impact on the cost. The traditional operation method is to implant the prosthesis into the breast tissue through a surgical incision, but now there are more advanced methods such as breast augmentation via umbilicus and breast augmentation via axilla. These new technologies may require higher level technology and equipment, so the cost may increase.
2. Geographic location of the hospital
The cost of breast augmentation surgery is significantly different among hospitals in different regions. Generally speaking, hospital costs in large cities are relatively high, while those in small cities or rural areas are relatively low. This is because the medical resources in big cities are more abundant, the hospital equipment is advanced, and the doctors' technical level is higher, so the costs are also increased accordingly.
In addition, some countries or regions have certain regulations and rules on plastic surgery, which may affect the cost of surgery. For example, some countries require hospitals to provide more security measures, which will increase the cost of surgery.
3. Doctor's skill and experience
The skill and experience of doctors will also directly affect the cost of surgery. The plastic surgeons with rich experience and good reputation are favored by more beauty seekers due to their high technical level, and the operation costs are correspondingly high. Relatively speaking, doctors who have just graduated from the hospital may have lower surgery costs.
In addition, the level of the hospital where the doctor works will also have an impact on the cost of surgery. The well-known large plastic surgery hospital will gather all kinds of senior experts, with more complete equipment and relatively high costs.
It should be noted that it is very important to select an experienced and professionally certified doctor for surgery, and the cost of surgery should not be the sole determinant.
4. Service before and after operation
Breast augmentation surgery includes not only the surgery itself, but also the services before and after the surgery. Some hospitals may provide comprehensive examination before operation to help patients determine the best operation plan, which is relatively expensive. Postoperative care and rehabilitation can not be ignored. Some hospitals provide comprehensive postoperative care and treatment, which will affect the operation cost.
In addition, follow-up and remedial surgery after surgery is also an important service. In case of complications or adjustment of the operation, whether additional payment is required is also a factor to be considered.
summary
The cost of breast augmentation surgery is affected by many factors, including the type of surgery, the geographical location of the hospital, the skills and experience of doctors, and the services before and after the surgery. When selecting hospitals and doctors, patients should consider not only the cost, but also the hospital equipment, expert team, service quality and other factors to ensure the safety and effect of surgery.
