One of the biggest considerations for many women when planning breast augmentation is cost and affordability. While breast implants can be a significant investment, cost does not have to be a prohibitive factor in your decision. Here, Dr. Kolder shares some practical tips to help make the cost of breast implants as affordable as possible.Â
1. Ask about Financing Options
Some plastic surgery practices, including Pacifica Plastic Surgery, now offer financing solutions that allow you to make affordable monthly payments rather than having to pay for the entire procedure upfront. We partner with Cherry Financing, for example, to offer our patients a simple and easy way to pay for their procedures over time. In some cases, 0% APR offers are available, making your payment plan even simpler and saving you money in the long run.Â
Additionally, our financing option does not require a hard credit check, so your credit score won’t be affected when you apply.Â
2. Look into a Personal Loan
If financing options aren’t available or you’d like to compare your options before deciding, consider looking into a personal loan. The two most important factors to look at when considering a personal loan for plastic surgery are the interest rate and term length. Compare these numbers to other financing options to help you choose the option that makes the most sense for you.Â
3. Saving and Budgeting
If you know in advance you plan to get breast implants at some point in the future, you can start saving now to help make your procedure as affordable as possible when the time comes to start planning. For example, you can lock in high savings rates with a CD to maximize your savings. Budgeting can also help you to set aside a set portion of your income each month that can go toward your savings goal for cosmetic surgery.Â
You can also combine this tip with financing or loans options so you don’t have to finance the whole amount and can save money on interest if you do not have a 0% APR option available.Â
4. Get More Than One Opinion
It is a good idea to schedule more than one breast augmentation consultation for a number of reasons, including help you gauge the average cost of breast implants in your area. This is not to say that you should shop around for the lowest price. However, it can help you gain more knowledge about the ballpark price of breast implants so you can identify practices that might be much higher or much lower than average.Â
Ultimately, however, you should choose the plastic surgeon who best fits your goals and personal preferences, rather than choosing based on cost alone.
Whether you are newly considering breast implants or are farther along in your journey toward finding the best plastic surgeon for your needs, Dr. Kolder is happy to sit down with you to discuss your goals and timeline. To schedule your consultation, please give us a call at 805-484-2855 or get in touch with us online.
Author: Dr. Daniel G. Kolder
Dr. Daniel G. Kolder is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. As a highly trained plastic surgeon serving Ventura County, he is best-known for his warm, easy manner, compassionate care, and beautiful, natural results.
