Breast Lift Cost: Average Price, What Affects It & Financing

A breast lift, also called mastopexy, is surgery that raises and reshapes the breasts. The price depends on the technique, the surgeon, and the facility, and different sources report it on different bases.

The figures here carry a check date of Oct 12, 2026. One is a surgeon's fee only and the other covers a full price range, so look at what each number includes before you compare it with a quote.

ASPS reports $6,816. That is the surgeon's fee alone. It does not include anesthesia, the operating room or surgical facility, medications, or medical tests. Each of those is billed separately, so the total you pay will be higher than the average fee. How much higher depends on where the surgery is done and how it is staffed.

When you collect quotes, ask each office whether the number is the surgeon's fee or the all-in price. A low-looking quote that leaves out the facility can end up costing more than a higher one that includes everything.

Lift techniques differ in how much tissue is reshaped and where the incisions go, and the price tends to follow. These are CareCredit averages, with a low and high end for each type.

The regular lift averages $7,792, while the scarless lift averages $5,426. The donut and lollipop styles sit in between, near $6,013 and $6,016. Which technique suits you is a decision for a board-certified plastic surgeon, who can explain what each involves.

The ASPS number reflects the surgeon's fee. CareCredit reports a range from $5,189 to $13,513 around an average of $7,792. The two sources describe different things, which is likely why they do not match. Other reasons a quote may differ from either:

• Geographic market. Prices may be higher in large cities.
• Surgeon experience. Fees may reflect a surgeon's training and demand.
• Technique. As shown above, the type of lift changes the average.
• Facility. Hospitals, accredited surgical centers, and office-based suites may bill differently.
• Anesthesia. The type and the provider can change the bill.

Breast lifts done for cosmetic reasons are generally paid for out of pocket. Plans differ on how they treat surgery related to other conditions, so call your insurer before you schedule and ask what they need. Get any decision in writing. If you add a procedure at the same time, ask the surgeon how the two will be billed.

The surgery itself is one part of what you will spend. Smaller items are easy to overlook, so ask about them early:

• Pre-operative appointments and any imaging the office charges for
• Prescriptions after surgery
• Post-surgery garments or supplies
• Follow-up visits outside an included window
• Time away from work, which is not on the invoice but is a real cost

Adding a second procedure at the same time changes the quote. Ask the office to price each procedure separately so you can see what the combination costs.

Ask for an itemized written quote from each office. It should show:

• The surgeon's fee
• The anesthesia fee
• The facility fee
• Medications and surgical garments
• Follow-up visits, and whether they are included
• The cost of a revision, if one is needed, and who pays

Ask also about the deposit, the payment schedule, and what happens if you cancel or reschedule. Confirm that the surgeon is board certified and that the facility is accredited. Weigh qualifications and the thoroughness of the consultation alongside price.

Many offices accept payment plans or medical credit. Before you sign any agreement, compare:

• Whether interest is deferred or charged from the first day
• The rate after any promotional period ends
• Late and missed payment fees
• The total you will repay

A smaller monthly payment stretched over more months can raise the total cost, so check the full repayment figure.

National averages show a general range. The figure you will pay comes from a consultation, where the surgeon will look at at what you want, recommend an approach, and quote the full cost. Book two or three consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons, request the same itemized breakdown from each, and compare the totals.