Download the 2023 Breast Lift Surgery Guide
This complete guide to Breast Lift Surgery covers everything you need to know about this procedure, including:
- Your surgery explained
- How to assess if you are a good candidate.
- Planning for your surgery
- Answers to most frequently asked questions.
- Before and after gallery
- Read more about Breast Lift
How much does a Breast Lift (Mastopexy) cost in Melbourne?
Breast Lift surgery is one of the top five most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the world, however, finding a specific price range or figure for this surgery can be difficult. This is because the cost of a Breast Lift can VARY according to a number of factors. The surgical approach/technique, your chosen surgeon and the hospital where your surgery is performed, as well as insurance coverage, may all impact the price.
The average cost for Breast Lift Surgery
The cost of Breast Lift surgery can vary significantly; from around $8,500 to $12,000 for a low-cost procedure with a less experienced Surgeon, to approx. $12,000 to $15,000 with an experienced FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) Plastic Surgeon, and up to $15,000 or higher for more complex procedures involving a Plastic Surgeon specialising in Breast Lift procedures.
Below is an estimate of the range of Breast Lift surgery prices in Melbourne, however, these figures are not exact. All patients require a consultation to get a detailed and accurate assessment of requirements and surgery options.
Low-Cost Breast Lift prices typically range from just $8,500 to $12,500
Low-cost surgery is typically performed by a general surgeon or General Practitioner without RACS (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) recognition in a clinic backroom using ‘awake’ or “twilight’ anaesthetic.
Surgery in this price range will not be carried out by an Accredited Plastic Surgeon in a Hospital, and General Anaesthetic typically is not used. As a result, the procedure may not be fully customised to address your concerns and your ‘Surgeon’ may not have hospital admitting rights should something not go to plan.
Patients may also experience unexpected out-of-pocket costs, limited post-operative care and recovery aids or surgical scar management.
Mid-Range Breast Lift is typically priced from $12,000 to $15,000
Generally, Breast Lift surgery by an experienced, FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)recognised Plastic Surgeon can range from $15,000 to $19,000 or sometimes higher.
Surgery costs vary depending on what you need, your Surgeon’s qualifications other factors such as:
- Revision surgery from a previous procedure.
- Patient follow-up care standards and post-surgery recovery aids.
- Garments required after surgery for good results.
- If your Surgeon doesn’t perform surgery within a hospital setting, ask if they are a qualified Plastic Surgeon and if they have hospital admitting rights should something not go to plan.
- Scar Management Treatments.
Premium Prices typically range from $15,000 or higher
Fully customised Mastopexy Surgery that is planned and performed by an experienced, FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) Plastic Surgeon can cost anywhere between $20,000 to $30,000 depending on who you choose and their facility/staffing costs.
As above, this also varies depending on your Surgeon’s surgery fees, as well as the complexity of your operation and follow-up care.
Why do prices vary?
Breast Lift costs will often vary depending on 6 important factors;
1. Who is performing your surgery?
Before deciding on a Surgeon, you should consider their:
- Level of experience
- Professional accreditations and training qualifications
- Technical skill
- Surgical experience and skills (how long they have been practising?)
2. What is included in your surgery quote/price estimate?
Not every quote may include all aspects of your surgery, such as anaesthetic costs, hospital or day room fees, post-operative care, surgery garments, medication, scar treatments and more. Therefore, be sure to review your price estimate, otherwise, you may be hit with unexpected expenses.
At Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery, we offer an itemised quote to our patients.
It may also be helpful to ask:
- What type of anaesthetic or local pain management is going to be used to help reduce discomfort?
- Where will my scar be located and how will it be treated?
- Is scar minimisation/management included in the cost of surgery?
3. When will your surgery be performed?
- If you are planning surgery several months or more in advance, be aware that prices and medicare rebate criteria may change.
- As a result, we recommend speaking to a member of our Patient Care Team about hospital fees and criteria for medically-indicated breast surgery.
4. Where will your surgery be performed?
- In a hospital under General Anaesthetic or clinic back room under Local Anaesthetic?
- Using local anaesthetic and sedatives in day surgery may lessen the cost of your surgery but lead to increased risks.
- Do you want to be ‘awake’ during your breast lift– or in a hospital under general anaesthesia.
5. How will your procedure be planned and performed?
A Breast Lift can take approximately 2-3 hours depending on the complexity of the procedure. However, there are many variations of breast surgery and the amount of theatre time required will often vary.
Complex breast lift procedures often require a greater level of pre-surgery planning, surgical skill and theatre time, therefore resulting in a higher cost.
Always Choose a qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon
- Remember, all cosmetic surgery is invasive and has risks.
- Surgery should be custom-planned and performed by an experienced surgeon to reduce risks and revision rates.
- Never accept a one-size-fits-all approach.
Be sure to choose a Plastic Surgeon who:
- Is FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) recognised
- All Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery Surgeons are FRACS ((Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)) members.
- Fully customises surgery to meet your specific skin condition, surgical preferences and desired result.
- Communicates openly about what surgery can and cannot achieve.
- Provides you with information about potential surgery risks and recovery times.
- Listens and respects your views.
Our Breast Lift Surgeons
Dr Broughton Snell Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne.
MED0001190266
Bachelor of Science (BSc)(Honours)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Honours)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
Dr Broughton Snell is a fully qualified specialist plastic surgeon having completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
If you want to find out more about a procedure book a consultation.
Dr Gary Kode Plastic Surgeon MED0001405964
MBCHB(Hons) – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (honours)
FRCS(SA) – Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
FRACS(Plast) Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Dr Gary Kode is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, with experience in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as non-surgical treatments.
With over 33 years of experience in Plastic Surgery, he has performed approximately 25,000 procedures, spanning various areas of the body.
If you want to find out more about a procedure book a consultation.
Dr Craig Rubinstein, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne, Victoria.
MED0001124843
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Melbourne
Master of Plastic Surgery (Melbourne)
FRACS (Plast) Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Dr Craig Rubinstein is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years of surgical experience.
If you want to find out more about a procedure book a consultation.
