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Breast augmentation is becoming more advanced, and in today's more open society, more and more people are choosing it to improve themselves or pursue the figure they want. With so many implant materials and brands, prices vary widely. What are market rates really like, and what price counts as reasonable? Today we share the cost of breast augmentation, including the key factors that affect it, and answer common questions in one place. Let's take a look!
What Types of Breast Implants Are There?
Implants come in smooth, textured, round, and teardrop types, and the newest nano-textured type:
Smooth Surface
Highly cohesive silicone with very high viscosity. It feels soft and does not deform easily (but it can shift easily). However, smooth implants are more prone to capsular contracture, so post-operative massage is very important! In addition, the incision for smooth silicone implants is about 3.5-4 cm, and the price range is NT$180,000-220,000. Common brands include Mentor's smooth-surface cohesive gel implants and Queen Wave implants, which are both smooth-surface silicone. Queen Wave, however, is made with AI precision-fill technology, so it has a more natural jiggle and a softer feel, and it is priced a little higher, at around NT$330,000-380,000.
Textured Surface
A redesigned version of the smooth surface. Textured implants adhere strongly to body tissue and do not shift easily, which greatly reduces capsular contracture, so little post-operative massage is needed. However, the drawback of textured silicone is that it feels bouncier and less soft, so it looks less natural than smooth silicone, and the incision is also larger, about 4-4.5 cm. The price range is about NT$220,000-250,000.
Nano-Textured Surface
A new material launched in recent years and a very popular one today! It has high elasticity and resists compression and deformation, combining the advantages of smooth and textured silicone. It feels softer and more natural, needs no massage, has a low chance of capsular contracture, and the incision is about 3.5-4.5 cm. Common brands include: Motiva breast implants, which look and feel very similar to natural breasts. The drawback is that they feel somewhat bouncier and firmer, and the price is about NT$360,000-380,000. In addition, there is the one launched by the major French medical company, the “Sebbin” implant, whose filler uses medical-grade, biocompatible material with the firmness of a highly cohesive gel. It is highly expandable, with a soft yet firm feel, and costs about NT$320,000-360,000.
| Appearance | Feel | Suitable for | Brands | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Round when lying flat | Softness varies by brand and category | People with good breast tissue, muscle, and subcutaneous tissue thickness | Mentor, Motiva, Sebbin | Round and full |
| Teardrop | Teardrop shape both lying flat and standing | Bouncier than any round implant | Slender body types and people with thin upper-chest tissue | Mentor | Natural, perky look |
Breast Augmentation Methods
There are two main methods of breast augmentation: fat transfer and implants.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
This method uses your own tissue: excess body fat is first removed through liposuction. After the fat is harvested, it is purified and then injected into the breasts, restoring the lost cup size, so the fat is reused while unwanted fat is eliminated. (Fat transfer breast augmentation can add up to 1-1.5 cup sizes.)
Cohesive Gel Silicone (Smooth, Textured, Teardrop, Motiva)
As the name suggests, cohesive gel silicone has a jelly-like consistency, with strong cohesion and low flow. According to big-data statistics from ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), cohesive gel silicone now accounts for more than 80% of breast surgery worldwide. With refinements in augmentation technique and advances in the products, it is loved by many people today.
Implant Cost Comparison
| Motiva breast augmentation | Sebbin breast augmentation | Teardrop | Round textured | Smooth-surface breast augmentation | Queen Wave breast augmentation | Fat transfer breast augmentation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | NT$320,000-360,000 | NT$300,000-320,000 | NT$280,000-320,000 | NT$220,000-240,000 | NT$200,000-220,000 | NT$320,000-380,000 | NT$160,000-180,000 |
| Implant material | Nano-textured | Nano-textured | Textured | Textured | Smooth | Smooth | Fat from other parts of the body |
| Characteristics | Surface close to smooth, with a fill rate close to 100% like smooth-surface implants | Surface close to smooth, with a lower fill rate and a slightly softer feel | Flat on top and full at the bottom, with a fill rate close to 100% | Textured surface, fill rate about 90% | Smooth surface design, fill rate about 90% | AI precision fill improves projection, fullness, and softness, with a natural feel | Fat is softer than implants, but there is the issue of absorption rate |
| Best for | People who want the most advanced, lifelike material | People who want a softer feel and can accept possible rippling at the edges | Women who want a natural breast shape | 1. B cup or above 2. Breast shrinkage from weight loss or after childbirth 3. An affordable method of augmentation | 1. Slim build with thin skin 2. Want natural movement 3. Can accept massage | Asian women with a smaller frame, a flat body, or a slender build | 1. Breast shrinkage; want more fullness and a natural feel 2. People who do not prioritize cup size |
| Drawbacks | High price | High price, and because it is handmade, quality varies | Feel is on the bouncy side | In people with very thin skin, rippling may form along the lower inner and outer edges | Massage is needed after surgery; with poor care, the two sides may differ in position and softness | On the pricey side | The added fullness changes with the absorption rate |
What Factors Affect the Price?
If you are considering breast augmentation, you must be wondering: why do implants of the same type and brand come at different prices, sometimes with a big gap? In fact, the cost of breast augmentation often varies depending on many factors.
For example, the most important are the implant brand, the implant material, and the augmentation method. If the surgery includes endoscopic breast augmentation, the cost will be higher.
Besides these factors, the professionalism, experience, and skill of the medical team, whether an anesthesiologist is present, and the precision of the surgical equipment are also key factors affecting the price. So to get a good result while lowering risk, choosing an experienced, highly skilled medical team is very important.
Now that you know these key factors, NAISS CLINIC also reminds you to learn more about implant materials and expected results from multiple sources before surgery, plan your budget, and have a pre-operative consultation! Never choose a procedure you don't like or that isn't right for you just to save money. You will not only regret it, but it may also have negative effects on body and mind. Choosing the implant and surgical method that suit you best is how you get the greatest overall value from the surgery!
Breast Augmentation Cost FAQ
Q: Can I pay for breast augmentation in installments?
Q: What does revision breast augmentation cost?
Q: What care is included in the breast augmentation cost?
Q: Is fat transfer cheaper?
Q: What are the common complications of breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation recommendations! How to choose the implant, clinic, and surgeon
This article is for general information only. Results vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person before deciding on any treatment.
