Surgery that increases breast size using implants or fat transfer, and the most commonly performed cosmetic operation in the United States. Compare San Luis Obispo clinics below and request a free consultation.
$6,500–$13,000
per procedure · USD
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Only two plastic surgeons in San Luis Obispo list breast augmentation among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.
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Chalekson Plastic Surgery | Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 155 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Wally Hosn, MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 37 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.
No San Luis Obispo clinics list Breast Augmentation yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.
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
What both San Luis Obispo 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.
Techniques named for breast augmentation: Gummy Bear Breast Implants.
A breast implant is a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline. Dr. Hosn typically places the implants behind the muscle. Incision sites are most commonly around the areola or in the breast fold.
Subglandular placement: The breast implant is placed behind the breast tissue and over the chest muscle.
Gummy Bear Breast Implants
Breast Augmentation generally runs $6,500–$13,000 per procedure, and each San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. San Luis Obispo providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
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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