How Much Is a Breast Reduction? 2026 U.S. Cost, Insurance and Prices by State
Breast reduction costs $8,579 on average in the U.S., ranging from $5,624 to $14,581, according to Synchrony's 2026 survey of cosmetic practices. Unlike most cosmetic surgery, it is often covered by insurance when it treats physical symptoms such as back, neck or shoulder pain.
Breast reduction cost in the U.S.
| Procedure | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Breast reduction | $8,579 | $5,624 – $14,581 |
| Breast lift | $7,792 | $5,189 – $13,513 |
Source: Synchrony (CareCredit), 2026 Average Procedural Cost Study for Cosmetic Practices, conducted by ASQ360° in all 50 states and D.C. Average procedure cost; hospital or surgical center, anesthesia and operating room may be extra.
Breast reduction cost by state
Average price in every state and D.C. Type your state to find it, or sort by price.
| State | Breast reduction average |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $9,456 |
| Alaska | $9,237 |
| Arizona | $9,846 |
| Arkansas | $8,960 |
| California | $9,061 |
| Colorado | $8,820 |
| Connecticut | $9,086 |
| Delaware | $8,840 |
| District of Columbia | $8,936 |
| Florida | $8,936 |
| Georgia | $8,726 |
| Hawaii | $8,850 |
| Idaho | $8,838 |
| Illinois | $9,046 |
| Indiana | $9,268 |
| Iowa | $9,137 |
| Kansas | $9,197 |
| Kentucky | $8,800 |
| Louisiana | $8,859 |
| Maine | $8,991 |
| Maryland | $9,072 |
| Massachusetts | $8,794 |
| Michigan | $9,021 |
| Minnesota | $8,722 |
| Mississippi | $8,958 |
| Missouri | $8,911 |
| Montana | $8,749 |
| Nebraska | $9,025 |
| Nevada | $9,089 |
| New Hampshire | $9,123 |
| New Jersey | $8,962 |
| New Mexico | $9,239 |
| New York | $9,008 |
| North Carolina | $9,075 |
| North Dakota | $8,709 |
| Ohio | $8,411 |
| Oklahoma | $8,934 |
| Oregon | $8,987 |
| Pennsylvania | $8,911 |
| Rhode Island | $9,416 |
| South Carolina | $9,190 |
| South Dakota | $8,580 |
| Tennessee | $9,106 |
| Texas | $8,909 |
| Utah | $9,032 |
| Vermont | $8,990 |
| Virginia | $9,079 |
| Washington | $9,171 |
| West Virginia | $9,027 |
| Wisconsin | $9,004 |
| Wyoming | $9,200 |
Source: Synchrony (CareCredit), 2023 Average Procedural Cost Study, conducted by ASQ360° in all 50 states and D.C. State averages from Synchrony's 2023 study.
What a breast reduction costs abroad
Prices our partner clinics quote, plus a typical round-trip economy flight from the U.S..
| Flying from | Surgery | Round-trip flight | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York nonstop ≈ 9h 40m | $3,485 – $7,615 | $740 – $1,178 | $4,225 – $8,793 |
| Los Angeles nonstop ≈ 13h 10m | $3,485 – $7,615 | $784 – $1,262 | $4,269 – $8,877 |
Flights: Kayak, typical round-trip economy fares to Istanbul Airport over the past 12 months. Extra hotel nights, meals and travel insurance are not included.
| Flying from | Surgery | Round-trip flight | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York nonstop ≈ 6h 10m | $3,700 – $6,299 | $323 – $563 | $4,023 – $6,862 |
| Chicago nonstop ≈ 4h 35m | $3,700 – $6,299 | $226 – $398 | $3,926 – $6,697 |
| Dallas nonstop ≈ 3h 10m | $3,700 – $6,299 | $204 – $363 | $3,904 – $6,662 |
Flights: Kayak, typical round-trip economy fares to San Diego over the past 12 months. Extra hotel nights, meals and travel insurance are not included. Tijuana is across the border from San Diego. From Southern California, most patients drive or take the trolley to the border instead of flying.
Check your insurance first
Breast reduction is the exception among breast surgeries: health insurance may pay for it when large breasts cause chronic back, neck or shoulder pain, grooves from bra straps or skin rashes and it is considered medically necessary. Criteria differ between insurers, you may need authorization first, and you will still owe copays or deductibles (CareCredit). The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has reported that insurance denials became more common over the 2010s, so ask your surgeon to help with an appeal before you give up on coverage. Many insurers also set a minimum amount of tissue to be removed per breast.
If you go abroad, you will almost certainly pay yourself, so compare the full price at home after insurance with the price abroad.
What the price depends on
Where you live
The average cost of breast reduction in Synchrony's 2026 survey is $8,579. Its state table, from the 2023 study, runs from $8,411 in Ohio to $9,846 in Arizona.
What is included
The surgeon's fee is only part of the bill: the hospital or surgical center, anesthesia and operating room may be charged separately (CareCredit). Ask for a complete quote.
Lift or reduction
A reduction removes tissue and usually lifts the breast at the same time. A lift alone, without removing tissue, averages $7,792 and is not covered by insurance.
Is a breast reduction cheaper abroad?
If insurance will not pay, often yes; the table above shows what our partner clinics quote. Read our guides to a breast reduction in Mexico and Turkey.
How to compare quotes
- Ask whether the price covers the surgeon fee, anesthesia fees and the surgical facility, or the surgeon's fee alone.
- Check that you are seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon who operates in an accredited facility.
- Look at before-and-after photos of patients like you, from the same surgeon.
- Ask what follow-up visits, garments and medication are included, and what a revision would cost.
- If you travel, arrange follow-up care at home before you go, as the CDC advises.
Many U.S. practices offer financing options such as CareCredit or Cherry, subject to credit approval; read the terms of any promotional period before you sign.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a breast reduction in the U.S.?
$8,579 on average, ranging from $5,624 to $14,581, according to Synchrony's 2026 survey of cosmetic practices.
Does insurance cover breast reduction?
Often, when it treats physical symptoms such as chronic back, neck or shoulder pain, bra-strap grooves or rashes. Criteria vary by insurer, prior authorization may be needed, and you still pay copays or deductibles.
What if my insurer denies a breast reduction?
ASPS has reported that denials have become more common; ask your surgeon to help you appeal with documentation of your symptoms.
Which state has the cheapest breast reduction?
In Synchrony's 2023 state data the lowest averages are in Ohio ($8,411), South Dakota ($8,580) and North Dakota ($8,709); the highest are in Arizona ($9,846), Alabama ($9,456) and Rhode Island ($9,416).
Is a breast reduction the same as a breast lift?
No. A reduction removes breast tissue and usually lifts the breast too; a lift reshapes without removing tissue and is cosmetic.
Sources
- Breast surgery costs (2026 Average Procedural Cost Study, ASQ360°) — Synchrony / CareCredit
- Breast reduction surgery cost (2023 Average Procedural Cost Study) — Synchrony / CareCredit
- Rising rates of insurance denial for breast reduction surgery — American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Publication 502: Medical and Dental Expenses — IRS
- Medical Tourism — CDC Travelers' Health