Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Cost Comparison (2026)

$4,516

$3,000 – $12,000

Procedure Time 60–120 min

Recovery 7–28 days

Insurance never

Risk Level moderate

$5,012

$5,000 – $10,000

Procedure Time 90–180 min

Recovery 7–21 days

Insurance never

Risk Level moderate

$496 difference

Breast Augmentation costs $496 less than Breast Lift (Mastopexy) on average.

Cost Breakdown Comparison

surgeon_fee $1,422-$2,6410.45%

facility_fee $632-$1,1740.2%

implants $632-$1,1740.2%

anesthesia $316-$5870.1%

follow_up $158-$2930.05%

surgeon_fee $1,754-$3,2570.5%

facility_fee $877-$1,6280.25%

anesthesia $350-$6510.1%

supplies_garments $280-$5210.08%

follow_up $245-$4560.07%

Cost: Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is typically more expensive, averaging $496 more than Breast Augmentation.
Recovery time: Breast Augmentation requires 7–28 days of recovery, while Breast Lift (Mastopexy) requires 7–21 days.
Insurance: Breast Augmentation insurance coverage: never. Breast Lift (Mastopexy) insurance coverage: never.
Risk level: Breast Augmentation is rated moderate risk, while Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is rated moderate risk.
Procedure time: Breast Augmentation takes 60–120 minutes compared to 90–180 minutes for Breast Lift (Mastopexy).