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Breast Lift Cost [2026]

Last updated: September 2026

Reviewed by the Afters Editorial Team

Breast Lift (Mastopexy) costs between $6,000 and $13,000 on average in the United States in 2026. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.

Below you'll find city-by-city pricing, what's included in a complete quote, and how to compare costs from different surgeons.

Average Cost

$6,000 - $13,000

National average for breast lift

What Affects the Price?

Surgeon experience and credentials
Geographic location
Facility fees (hospital vs. outpatient)
Anesthesia type and duration
Complexity of your specific case
Post-operative care included

What Should Be Included?

A Complete Quote Should Include:

  • Surgeon’s fee
  • Anesthesia fee (if applicable)
  • Facility or operating-room fee
  • Pre-operative appointments
  • Post-operative follow-ups
  • Required garments or supplies

Watch Out For

"All-inclusive" pricing that doesn't specify what's included. Always ask for an itemized quote.

Recovery Time

1-2 weeks

Typical recovery period

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does breast lift cost?

The average cost of breast lift (Mastopexy) in the United States is $6,000 to $13,000. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.

What's included in the breast lift price?

A complete breast lift quote should itemize surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee (if applicable), facility or operating-room fee, pre-operative appointments, post-operative follow-ups. Always ask what could cost extra and whether the quoted plan covers one treatment or a series.

Is breast lift worth the cost?

That depends on your goals, anatomy, risk tolerance, recovery burden, and the specific treatment plan. Afters does not assign a clinical-quality or satisfaction score to breast lift. Compare several consultations, ask about alternatives and complications, and independently confirm the clinician's credentials before deciding.

Can I finance breast lift?

Financing availability is practice- and lender-specific. Ask the practice about current providers, then verify APR, any promotional or deferred-interest structure, fees, eligibility, term, and payment consequences in the lender disclosure before applying.

Why do breast lift prices vary so much?

Price variation comes from surgeon experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia needs, case complexity, and what the quote includes.

Put the price beside the work

See breast lift results matched to you first, then use this guide to ask better questions about what each practice includes in its quote.

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National cost guide

Put the breast lift cost guide next to real results.

Use the numbers as context, then compare practice-published work and ask how the full plan changes for you.