Cosmetic surgery prices differ from country to country, so how much should breast enlargement cost? The answer to this depends on many factors, such as where you live, who your surgeon will be, or where you intend to have the surgery.

Breast enlargement in the UK typically starts at around £3,000 but prices can vary costing easily up to £5, 000 or more. People looking to have breast augmentation abroad in places such as Argentina, Spain, South Africa or Eastern Europe can find cheaper prices, but it is important to investigate the cosmetic surgery company, which can lead to difficulty if they are based abroad. Here is a run down of 2008 breast augmentation prices from the Treatment Abroad PriceWatch Survey 2008, an independent medical tourism survey.

Amongst the interesting data it highlights the fact that as currency fluctuates you can save on the price, just as you can lose if Sterling loses value.  Cuba with it’s world renowned healthcare comes in at the cheapest, just £713 for surgery including hospital fees. This is markedly cheaper than the UK’s quote of £4,350, but remember that flights, accommodation and living expenses will have to be added to this. Such a trip could make it worthwhile to take an annual holiday there and have the surgery leaving you free to recuperate in the sun. This is the route many people take to breast augmentation.

Venezuela and Bolivia are next cheapest on the list coming in at around £1,500, but again travel and accommodation must be taken into account. European countries start to look more attractive when considering the flight and accommodation costs, with Lithuania coming in at £1,842. The Czech Republic and Slovakia are both close to the UK and are quoted as costing around £2,400. These may be the cheapest to get to, but it is still important to carry out some background research on the clinics and surgeons, particularly if they do not have clinics in the UK. Treatmentabroad.com have launched a voluntary code of practice and lists the companies that have signed up, and lists among it’s objectives to “drive quality in the medical tourism sector”.

The cost of breast augmentation varies around the world, leading to a rise in “surgery holidays” where you basically travel to the country of your choice and have your surgery followed by a holiday. While you will not be able to do many of the things you would typically do on holiday, you will have the chance to relax and soak up some sun while recuperating which can lead to a much quicker recovery.

Typical prices for breast augmentation range from £3,500 – £5,000 in the UK. Prices vary from clinic to clinic and will also depend on the type of implant you have and the procedure that is carried out. There are then the costs of overnight stays in private clinics, along with your aftercare. Most clinics will offer an all inclusive package, however it is most important you are clear what is included in the price as you could find yourself facing additional bills when you arrive to have your surgery.

In Europe prices rage from £1,950 - £3,000 – again these prices are dependant on the type of implant. As a general guide saline are the cheapest, then silicone, and anatomical tend to be the most expensive. While you would have to factor in the cost of your flight, already there is a significant reduction in price for your surgery. Some European clinics offer packages that include surgery and accommodation where you will receive your aftercare – some may even include flights in their packages however with today’s low budget airline offerings you may be better off sourcing your own flights, just remember to check with the clinic how long you will need to leave between your surgery date and your return flight.

For those willing to travel a little further, and possibly throw in a little excitement before having their surgery, South Africa offers breast augmentation starting at £2,200. While the costs of your flights will be more than those to Europe, if holidaying in South Africa has always been something that has always appealed to you then adding your breast augmentation at the end of your holiday could work out perfectly – again, just remember to check the amount of time you need to leave between having your surgery and your return flight home so you can plan your preceding holiday accordingly while making sure you still catch the flight home!