Surgery that increases breast size using implants or fat transfer, and the most commonly performed cosmetic operation in the United States. Compare Carlsbad clinics below and request a free consultation.
$6,500–$13,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Carlsbad, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Carlsbad who list breast augmentation among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Dermacare Encinitas at Schoemann Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Carlsbad, California, rated 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Cameron S. Francis, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Carlsbad, California, rated 5 stars across 50 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Jaibaji Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Carlsbad, California, rated 4.7 stars across 134 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Iconic Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Carlsbad, California, rated 4.8 stars across 63 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
Surgery that increases breast size using implants or fat transfer, and the most commonly performed cosmetic operation in the United States.
One procedure, though implants are not lifetime devices and many patients have a second surgery within 10 to 20 years
Back to desk work in 5 to 7 days, no upper-body exercise for 4 to 6 weeks
People at a stable weight who want more breast volume or improved symmetry, with realistic expectations about implant maintenance over a lifetime
4 plastic surgery practices in the Carlsbad area list breast augmentation. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 Carlsbad practices that list breast augmentation say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Can be performed as a breast lift alone or combined with breast augmentation for added breast volume
Breast augmentation is an outpatient surgery that is performed at our operating facility. An anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia during the procedure to ensure total patient comfort and safety. One of three incisions will be used, through which saline or silicone implants are inserted.
A breast lift in San Diego can dramatically change and improve the shape and appearance of the breast and can also be performed in conjunction with breast augmentation
A breast lift procedure can be performed with breast augmentation to add fullness to the breasts while simultaneously removing excess tissue.
At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery, we have among the most experienced breast augmentation surgeons in the San Diego area. In fact, over three thousand breast augmentation procedures have been performed by our surgeons.
Breast Augmentation generally runs $6,500–$13,000 per procedure, and each Carlsbad clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Carlsbad clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Carlsbad providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
Nationally, breast augmentation typically runs $6,500 to $13,000 including surgeon fee, anesthesia, facility, and the implants themselves. Silicone implants generally add $1,000 to $1,500 over saline. Fat transfer augmentation, which uses liposuction from elsewhere on your body instead of implants, usually runs $8,000 to $15,000 because it is two procedures in one. Ask specifically whether the quote includes the surgical bra, follow-up visits, and what a revision would cost.
No, and any surgeon who implies otherwise is not being straight with you. Implants are medical devices with a finite lifespan. Manufacturers generally expect 10 to 20 years, and many patients need or choose a second operation in that window for rupture, capsular contracture, or simply a change in preference. Budget for the possibility of future surgery when you decide whether this is affordable.
Silicone implants feel more like natural breast tissue and are what most patients choose today. Saline implants cost less, use a smaller incision, and make rupture obvious immediately since the body absorbs the saline harmlessly. Silicone rupture can be silent, which is why the FDA recommends periodic MRI or ultrasound screening for silicone implants. Both are FDA approved and both are safe options. The decision is genuinely personal.
The most common is capsular contracture, where scar tissue tightens around the implant and firms or distorts the breast, which affects a meaningful minority of patients and may require revision surgery. Others include rupture, changes in nipple sensation that are sometimes permanent, rippling, and asymmetry. There is also a rare lymphoma called BIA-ALCL associated primarily with textured implants, which is why textured implants have largely left the US market. Discuss all of this at consultation, and ask the surgeon what their own revision rate is.
Most patients can, particularly when the incision is placed in the fold beneath the breast or the armpit rather than around the areola. Incisions around the areola carry somewhat higher risk of affecting milk ducts and nipple sensation. Tell your surgeon if future breastfeeding matters to you, because it should influence the incision choice.
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