The Cost of a Breast Augmentation in South Africa
Breast augmentation, which can also be regarded as augmentation mammoplasty , is basically surgery to increase breast size. It involves placing breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles. However, for some women, breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident while for others, it’s part of rebuilding the breast for various conditions.
How much does a breast implant cost in South Africa?
In South Africa , the cost of surgery, including the hospital, anaesthetist, assistant and surgeon’s fees as well as the prosthesis and surgical brassiere. Breast augmentation currently costs starts from R50 200.00 depending on your type of prosthesis required.
Why is breast augmentation done?
Here are the major reasons you might want to do breast augmentation:
- To enhance your appearance, if you think your breasts are small or that one is smaller than the other and this impacts how you dress or the type of bra needed to help with the asymmetry.
- Adjust for a reduction in the size of your breasts after pregnancy or significant weight loss.
- Correct uneven breasts after breast surgery for other conditions.
- Improve your self-confidence.
Who is the most famous plastic surgeon in South Africa?
In South Africa, Dr Weyers is a key opinion leader in non and minimal invasive treatments such as neurotoxin injections. He is considered one of the best plastic surgeons in Johannesburg. He has therefore distinguished himself also as a top cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon.
How much does Cosmetic Surgery Cost in South Africa?
| Procedure | US Price | $ Equivalent in ZAR | Dr Moodley’s Price (starting point) |
| Breast Augmentation | $6,500 | R112 638,11 | R 70 000,00 |
| Eyelid Surgery (lower + upper under general) | $4,675 | R80 993,88 | R 50 000,00 |
| Facelift | $12,175 | R210 930,58 | R 80 000,00 |
| Rhinoplasty | $7,525 | R130 368,16 | R 65 000,00 |
| Tummy Tuck | $8,200 | R142 062,32 | R 75 000,00 |
| Arm Lift | $7,200 | R124 766,39 | R 52 000,00 |
| Breast Lift | $7,950 | R137 762,88 | R 65 000,00 |
| Brow Lift | $7,175 | R124 333,17 | R 35 000,00 |
| Chin Augmentation | $4,975 | R86 210,11 | R 45 000,00 |
| Labiaplasty | $4,150 | R71 913,96 | R 30 000,00 |
| Otoplasty | $4,175 | R72 347,17 | R 42 000,00 |
| Thigh Lift | $8,825 | R147 083,33 | R 62 000,00 |
| Breast Reduction | $7,275 | R126 066,04 | R 75 000,00 |
| Gynaecomastia | $5,550 | R96 174,09 | R 50 000,00 |
Can you feel breast implants?
Maybe not. If you have a good amount of tissue in your breast, or if you have breast implants placed in a submuscular position, the breast implants will not be as palpable, so it won’t matter as much. In general, silicone breast implants feel most like youthful breast tissue, firm, but yielding.
Can you breastfeed with implants?
Yes, it is possible for you to breastfeed with implants; however, it does depend on the size and placement of the implants and the type of surgery you’ve had. If the incisions are under the fold of the breast or through your armpit, you should not have any problems breastfeeding.
