Although you don’t want to waste money, a surgical procedure is not something that lends itself well to price comparison because the service is slightly different for each surgeon who performs it and each patient who undergoes it. Comparing what you get from one surgeon versus what you get from another is notoriously difficult and subjective. (The Westchester County surgeon you think is terrific might be a surgeon that someone else would not want to work with–even if they both have great credentials.)
You certainly should not pay a penny to work with a surgeon with whom you have no affinity or rapport, even if others love the surgeon’s work. So you should only pay (and only go forward with surgery) when you find the perfect surgeon for you. Once you find that surgeon, then find out the cost.
How to Save Money on the Cost of Breast Augmentation
Even though comparing what each breast implant surgeon offers you can be a challenge, you still don’t want to waste your hard-earned dollars. Common sense may tell you that to avoid paying a premium price for surgery (or anything really), you should avoid Manhattan. That is probably a good idea if price is an issue for your breast augmentation.
Experience counts, however, so prioritize experience and training–and select a surgeon you like and trust. Then worry about the price tag and find out your payment options. When patients follow this advice, they typically rate their breast augmentation experience as well worthwhile.
One way to save money, then, is to look for your surgeon outside NYC, but still in a nearby well-populated area–such as Westchester County, NY, and nearby Bergen County, NJ.
How are Prices Set for Breast Augmentation in Westchester NY?
The cost of breast augmentation surgery in the Westchester, NY, area depends upon the following details:
- Surgeon’s fee: Experienced surgeons with advanced training, with high demands on their time, may charge higher fees. With experience, however, comes the ability to produce better results and deal more effectively with any surgical complications. So you may save money by paying more for an advanced skill set—you could save yourself the need to have your breast implant surgery re-done or revised.
- Surgical complexity and the time it takes: The more complex it is, the higher the cost of breast augmentation. If for instance, you have had breast surgery before, and your current surgeon must deal with excessive scar tissue, your surgery may be considered complex. If you have significant natural asymmetry, your surgeon will have more work to do, to bring the two breasts into balance and make them look more even. That may be considered complex surgery and/or just take more time. Consider this, however: although an elite breast surgeon may come with a higher surgeon’s fee, (see above) this level of surgeon typically takes less time to perform even a complex surgery. Their experience and superior surgical technique make them fast and efficient. So you’ll save money on this part of your bill, which could balance out or end up saving you money overall, when you choose an experienced surgeon.
- Surgery Center vs OR: Most plastic surgeons can save you money on the cost of breast augmentation in Westchester, NY — by using a surgical suite in their offices or a high tech surgery center, not located in a hospital. This means your surgery can take place in what is considered an outpatient setting, which is typically much more economical than a hospital’s operating room. The safety profile is the same provided that the surgery center is accredited and regularly inspected for safety. Ask your surgeon about his or her surgery center’s accreditation.
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia is more expensive than other types of sedation, and can add to the cost of breast augmentation in Westchester, NY—but it can also make the surgery go smoother and be more comfortable for you. An MD anesthesiologist can provide a very safe and comfortable experience for the patient, but the professional service comes with a fee.
- Geographical location: Typically, staying out of Manhattan is wise if you are concerned about the cost of breast augmentation and also concerned about having an overly stressful surgical experience. Manhattan is crowded, traffic and parking are difficult, so this can add stress when you are going in for surgery or returning home. Big-city geography can increase the price of breast augmentation unacceptably, but staying in a metro area nearby has its advantages. Look for a surgeon in the Westchester area (for instance in nearby Bergen County, NJ), for a great balance of top surgical skill and price. No matter where you find your ideal surgeon, choose someone with 10 years or more dedicated to breast augmentation and other breast procedures.
- Breast implants themselves: Saline implants normally cost less than silicone and smaller implant volume costs less than larger implants, but this is generally a very minor part of the total cost of breast augmentation in the Westchester NY area.
- Consultation fee: Some surgeons charge hundreds of dollars for a consultation about breast augmentation. While it’s true that a consultation requires time and personalized attention, at Cohen/Winters, we charge no fee for this service. We believe in helping women make important decisions about breast care to improve their lives–it’s our calling. So, if you’d like to learn more about your options for breast augmentation, without spending a cent, just schedule your appointment with us, in nearby northern NJ.
Learn more About Breast Augmentation for Free
At Cohen/Winters, we are dedicated to helping patients in every way we can. Toward that end, we offer a no commitment consultation. This way, you can set aside any concern about the cost of breast augmentation in the Westchester NY area and ask about any details you like, including price.
Here in nearby NJ, Dr. Cohen will evaluate your physical condition, skin elasticity and health history, then ask about your goals for breast augmentation. At that point, we are able to accurately provide you the specific cost for the specific procedure that you need. This leaves you under no obligation to have surgery or to choose our practice. We invite you to contact Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery in Bergen County, NJ, today.
