Breast Augmentation Cost in Dallas: How Much Is a Boob Job? (2026)

Medically reviewed by John L. Burns Jr., MD, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon · Dallas, Texas · Updated October 2026

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“How much is a boob job?” is one of the first questions I hear in consultation, and it deserves a straight answer. The problem is that two quotes for “breast augmentation” can describe very different surgeries. One may include everything from anesthesia to follow-up visits; another may list only the surgeon's fee.

In this guide I'll walk you through the published averages for breast augmentation cost in Dallas, what goes into the price, which choices raise or lower it, and how to pay for it, so you can compare quotes line by line and choose a surgeon with confidence.

How much is a boob job in Dallas? Average breast augmentation cost

There are two kinds of published numbers, and mixing them up is the most common source of confusion. Patient-reported totals describe what people actually paid, all-in. Surgeon's fee averages describe only the surgeon's portion, before anesthesia, the facility and implants.

The Dallas–Fort Worth average sits above both the Texas and U.S. averages, according to RealSelf's patient-reported breast implant costs. That is typical of large metro areas, where operating room, staffing and insurance costs run higher. The surgeon's fee range comes from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2024 average cost report, which deliberately excludes anesthesia, facility and related expenses.

What a breast augmentation quote should include

A complete breast augmentation price covers every part of your surgery, not just the surgeon's time. When you collect quotes, check each one for these lines:

If a quote seems low, ask which of these lines it leaves out. A price that only covers the surgeon's fee can nearly double once anesthesia, the facility and implants are added. In my practice, I prefer to give patients one all-inclusive number after an exam, so there are no surprises later.

What changes the price of breast implants

No two augmentations are identical. These are the decisions that move breast implant cost up or down most.

Implant type: saline, silicone or Motiva

Saline implants generally cost the least. Silicone gel and highly cohesive silicone cost more, and newer implants such as Motiva sit at the top of the range. Motiva now also offers new smaller FDA-approved sizes, down to 105 cc, which can be a good fit for patients who want a subtle change. I explain the differences in Motiva vs. traditional silicone implants.

Implant size and 3D planning

Size itself rarely changes the price much, but choosing the wrong size is one of the most expensive mistakes a patient can make, because it often leads to a second surgery. That is why I use Crisalix 3D imaging in consultation. It uses standardized photos and measurements to simulate size, shape and profile from multiple angles, so you can see a preview before you decide.

Technique and implant placement

A standard augmentation, a minimally invasive Preserve breast augmentation and fat transfer breast augmentation each take different time and resources. Preserve places the implant above the muscle through a minimally invasive approach and, in selected patients, can be done awake or with light sedation. Placement under the muscle, above it or in the subfascial “hybrid” plane also affects operating time.

Anesthesia choice

General anesthesia, IV sedation and awake breast augmentation differ in cost and recovery, because each involves a different level of anesthesia care and facility time. I compare them in breast augmentation anesthesia options.

Adding a breast lift

Implants add volume, but they do not correct significant sagging. If your nipples sit low or skin has stretched after pregnancy or weight loss, a breast lift in Dallas may be recommended with the implant. That adds operating time and cost, which is why breast lift with implants cost is higher than augmentation alone.

Surgeon training and experience

Fees reflect training, safety standards and results. A board-certified plastic surgeon who performs breast surgery every week often charges more, and is less likely to need a revision. You are paying for judgment as much as for time in the operating room.

Breast augmentation cost by procedure

Here is how implants, fat transfer and a lift compare. ASPS figures are surgeon's fees only; Dr. Burns' published breast lift prices are all-inclusive.

Fat transfer breast augmentation cost runs higher than implants alone because it includes liposuction to harvest and purify the fat. You also contour the donor area, but the volume gain is more modest. Prices shown are approximate and confirmed at consultation.

Why the cheapest boob job price can cost more

The most expensive breast augmentation is the one you have twice. Revision breast augmentation for rippling, malposition or the wrong size often costs more than the original operation, and recovery starts over. When you compare prices, compare surgeons first:

• Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Before-and-after photo galleries of patients with a frame like yours
• An accredited surgical facility and a board-certified anesthesia provider
• Verified patient reviews
• A clear, written, all-inclusive quote

What about traveling abroad for a lower price? That sticker price rarely includes travel, time away or managing a complication far from your surgeon. Having your surgeon close to home is part of the value.

Long-term and hidden costs of breast implants

The true cost of breast implants includes more than surgery day. Plan for:

• Time off work. Many patients are back at a desk job within a few days, but plan for some downtime.
• Bras. You'll wear a supportive bra day and night for the first months and avoid underwire for 6–8 weeks, so budget for new bras once you've healed.
• Imaging. Silicone implants can rupture silently, so periodic ultrasound or MRI screening is recommended. Insurance may not cover this screening.
• Future surgery. Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Many last well beyond 10 years, but some patients choose to replace or remove them later. Read can silicone breast implants last a lifetime?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's breast implant resources are a good, neutral place to read about long-term safety, labeling and monitoring before your consultation.

Does insurance cover breast augmentation? Financing options

No. Cosmetic breast augmentation is elective, so health insurance does not cover it. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is different and is often covered. If you are considering implant removal or revision because of a medical problem, ask your insurer directly; coverage depends on your plan.

Breast augmentation financing

Most of my patients spread the cost over monthly payments. My practice works with three financing partners:

From consultation to recovery: what to expect

Recovery timelines are estimates and vary from patient to patient.

Breast augmentation cost in Dallas vs. the rest of Texas

If you've searched how much a breast augmentation costs in Texas, you've probably seen a lower number than the Dallas average. Statewide totals include smaller markets with lower overhead. A higher price is not automatically better, but a quote far below local averages is worth a closer look at what it leaves out.

My office is on North Central Expressway (US-75) in North Dallas, an easy drive from across Dallas–Fort Worth, and surgery is performed in an accredited surgery center.

Risks to weigh alongside breast augmentation surgery cost

Every surgery carries risk, and some risks carry their own costs. With breast augmentation they include capsular contracture (scar tissue tightening around the implant), implant rupture, rippling, implant malposition, changes in nipple sensation, infection and the need for future revision. Textured implants have been associated with a rare lymphoma called BIA-ALCL, which is one reason most augmentations today use smooth implants. We review every risk, and how my technique is designed to reduce it, before you decide.

My approach to breast augmentation

My goal is a result that looks like it belongs to you, with a recovery that lets you get back to life quickly. I size implants with 3D imaging and careful measurements, choose placement for your anatomy, and use a precise, low-trauma technique with a no-touch implant insertion. Long-lasting local numbing medication means most patients wake up feeling pressure rather than pain. For the details of size, profile and placement, read keys to a natural breast augmentation, or visit my Dallas breast augmentation page.

Why patients choose Dr. John Burns for breast augmentation in Dallas

Dr. Burns has performed breast augmentation for more than 25 years and was named D Magazine's “The Face of Breast Augmentation” in 2024 and 2025. Patients come to him for natural proportions, 3D-guided sizing and transparent, all-inclusive pricing.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• More than 25 years of experience in aesthetic plastic surgery
• First plastic surgeon in the U.S. to complete a fellowship in laser surgery, at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he is a Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery
• Plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (summa cum laude, Research Honors Program; Alpha Omega Alpha); microvascular training at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Graduate of Vanderbilt University; cosmetic surgery training in Miami, Florida
• Named one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
• D Magazine Best Doctors (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) and D Magazine's “The Face of Breast Augmentation” (2024, 2025)
• Texas Monthly Super Doctors (2024)
• Medical Director of JOLA Aesthetics, an Allergan Double Black Diamond practice ranked among the top 20 in the U.S.
• Past President of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
• Board of Directors and contributing surgeon, Share-A-Smile Foundation

Meet Dr. Burns

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*Sources: RealSelf breast implant cost (patient-reported totals, updated April 2024) · American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2024 average surgeon/physician fees · Dr. John Burns breast lift page (published practice prices) · U.S. FDA, Breast Implants.

Pricing disclaimer: Figures are published averages, not Dr. Burns' prices, except where his own published prices are named. Prices vary and are not exact; your personal quote is provided at consultation. This article is for education and is not medical advice. Individual results vary.