Choosing breast augmentation is a personal decision that goes far beyond increasing breast size. For many women, the goal is to restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, improve breast symmetry, or achieve proportions that better complement their body. When thoughtfully planned, breast augmentation can enhance confidence while preserving a natural, balanced appearance.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, every breast augmentation is individualized. Dr. Roberto López Konschot, a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of surgical experience, carefully evaluates your anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals to recommend the implant size, shape, and surgical technique best suited to your body. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, every treatment plan is designed to create results that are harmonious, natural-looking, and proportionate.
We believe the most successful breast augmentation is one that enhances your figure without changing your identity. The goal is to restore confidence, improve body proportions, and enhance your natural silhouette while preserving your individual features.
The best results complement your figure so naturally that they become part of who you are—not the first thing people notice.
The following overview provides a quick summary of breast augmentation. The sections that follow will guide you through every stage of your journey—from planning your procedure to recovery and long-term results.
| Procedure | Breast Augmentation |
|---|---|
| Surgical Time | Approximately 1.5–3 hours |
| Anesthesia | Regional anesthesia with IV sedation |
| Hospital Stay | Outpatient procedure in most cases |
| Recovery | Light daily activities: 5–7 days |
| Exercise | Usually after 4–6 weeks |
| Final Results | 3–6 months |
| Longevity | Long-lasting; implants are not lifetime devices |
| Ideal Candidates | Healthy women seeking to enhance breast volume, improve symmetry, or restore fullness after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss |
| Implant Type | Premium silicone gel implants |
| Commonly Combined | Breast lift, fat transfer, mommy makeover, liposuction |
Understanding the procedure is the first step. The next is learning what your treatment includes and the investment involved.
The cost of breast augmentation depends on several factors, including the type of implants selected, your anatomy, the complexity of the procedure, and whether it is combined with a breast lift or another procedure.
| Item | Cabo Plastic Surgery |
|---|---|
| Medical Team Fee (from) | $6,000 USD |
| Hospital & Operating Room | Quoted separately |
| Implants | Included in your personalized plan |
The medical team fee includes:
Should an unexpected complication require additional hospitalization, emergency surgery, or treatment by outside providers, any associated hospital or third-party fees are not included. Hospital and operating room fees are quoted separately, as they vary depending on the surgical facility and anticipated length of surgery. Implant costs are included in your personalized treatment plan based on the implant selected.
Compared with current pricing in the United States, where the average total cost of breast augmentation is approximately $7,985 USD, and in California, where patients report an average of approximately $7,354 USD, breast augmentation at Cabo Plastic Surgery may represent savings of approximately 25% compared with the U.S. average and 18% compared with the California average.
These savings are achieved without compromising patient safety, surgical quality, or personalized care. Dr. Roberto López Konschot is certified by the CMCPER (Mexico’s equivalent of the American Board of Plastic Surgery) and performs surgery exclusively at Hospital H+, an AAAASF-accredited surgical facility.
Choosing where to have breast augmentation should never be based on price alone. Equally important are your surgeon’s experience, the quality of the implants, individualized surgical planning, and the comprehensive care you receive before, during, and after your procedure.
Your exact quote will depend on your anatomy, implant selection, and surgical plan. During your consultation, Dr. Roberto López Konschot will provide a detailed treatment plan outlining all recommended services, associated costs, and everything included in your care, ensuring complete transparency before you make your decision.
Breast augmentation is one of the most personalized procedures in plastic surgery. While many women seek larger breasts, others are looking to restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss, improve symmetry, or achieve a shape that better complements their body proportions.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, and weight loss can reduce breast fullness. Breast augmentation restores volume, creating a fuller, more youthful breast shape.
Upper pole fullness For patients who desire more fullness in the upper portion of the breast, carefully selected implants can provide additional projection while maintaining a natural appearance.
Nearly every woman has some degree of natural breast asymmetry. Breast augmentation can improve differences in size, shape, or projection for a more balanced appearance, and increasing breast volume can improve the balance between the breasts, waist, and hips.
Everyday comfort Many women find it easier to wear fitted clothing, swimsuits, and bras comfortably after breast augmentation, with proportions that better match their personal preferences.
Modern breast implants are designed to provide durable, long-lasting results. While implants are not lifetime devices, most patients enjoy their results for many years without requiring replacement unless a complication develops or their goals change.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation is never about simply increasing breast size. Dr. Roberto López Konschot carefully evaluates your anatomy, skin quality, chest dimensions, and aesthetic goals to recommend the implant size, shape, and profile that will achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
Our philosophy is simple: enhance your proportions—not your identity.
Breast augmentation can enhance breast volume, improve symmetry, and restore fullness, but it cannot correct every concern. Women with significant breast sagging may achieve better results by combining implants with a breast lift, while others may benefit from a different procedure altogether.
During your consultation, Dr. Roberto López Konschot will recommend the treatment plan that best matches your anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term goals—even if that means recommending an alternative approach.
Breast augmentation is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results depends on carefully selecting the implant, incision, implant placement, and surgical approach that best complement your anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, we exclusively use high-quality silicone gel breast implants because they provide a soft, natural feel and consistently produce excellent aesthetic results. During your consultation, Dr. Roberto López Konschot will help you select the implant that best complements your anatomy and desired outcome.
Choosing the right implant involves much more than selecting a cup size. Chest width, breast dimensions, skin quality, existing breast tissue, and body proportions are all carefully evaluated to determine an implant that creates balanced, natural-looking results.
Implants may be placed either beneath the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular) or above the muscle (subfascial or prepectoral, when appropriate). The ideal position depends on your existing breast tissue, body type, implant selection, and aesthetic goals.
Whenever possible, incisions are placed in discreet locations to minimize their visibility after healing. The most appropriate incision is determined by the implant selected and your individual anatomy.
Selected patients seeking a modest increase in breast volume may be candidates for fat transfer. This technique uses your own fat, harvested through liposuction, to provide subtle enhancement without implants. During your consultation, Dr. López Konschot will determine whether this option is appropriate for your goals.
Some patients achieve their best results by combining breast augmentation with procedures such as a breast lift, liposuction, or a mommy makeover. Combining procedures can improve overall body proportions while allowing for a single recovery period.
Choosing the right candidate is one of the most important factors in achieving a safe procedure and beautiful, natural-looking results. During your consultation, Dr. Roberto López Konschot will evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, breast dimensions, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals to determine whether breast augmentation is the most appropriate procedure for you.
Every woman has a unique anatomy, chest dimensions, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals. For this reason, the same implant or surgical plan is not appropriate for everyone. Your consultation is designed to determine not only whether breast augmentation is right for you, but also which approach will provide the safest, most natural-looking, and longest-lasting result.
Sometimes the best recommendation is not breast augmentation alone. Depending on your anatomy, Dr. López Konschot may recommend a breast lift, fat transfer, or another procedure—or even delaying surgery until the timing is more appropriate. Our priority is always to recommend the treatment that is in your best long-term interest, even when that means advising against surgery.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, we believe the best breast augmentation is one that enhances your natural proportions—not simply your breast size. Beautiful results are defined by balance, harmony, and how naturally they complement the rest of your body.
Every woman has unique anatomy, breast tissue, chest dimensions, skin quality, and aesthetic goals. Rather than recommending the same implants or surgical plan for every patient, Dr. López Konschot carefully individualizes each procedure to create results that look beautiful today and continue to look natural for years to come.
We also believe that knowing when not to operate is one of a plastic surgeon’s greatest responsibilities. Sometimes a different implant size, a breast lift, fat transfer, or even postponing surgery will provide a better long-term outcome. Every recommendation is made with your best interests—not simply today’s request—in mind.
Beautiful results should never announce themselves. They should simply look like you—at your best.
Understanding each step of your breast augmentation journey can help you feel informed and confident before surgery. From your initial consultation through your recovery, every stage of your care is carefully planned to maximize safety, comfort, and natural-looking results.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Roberto López Konschot. During this appointment, he will evaluate your breast anatomy, chest dimensions, skin quality, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals while discussing the implant size, profile, and surgical approach best suited to your body.
Preparation You will receive detailed pre-operative instructions, including guidance regarding medications, supplements, smoking cessation, laboratory studies, and any additional medical evaluations needed before surgery.
Breast augmentation is performed at Hospital H+ using regional anesthesia with intravenous (IV) sedation. Most procedures require approximately 1½ to 3 hours, although operative time varies depending on the complexity of your surgical plan.
Going home After surgery you will recover in a monitored recovery area before returning home later the same day with a responsible adult. Before discharge, the team reviews your medications, activity restrictions, garment instructions, and follow-up schedule.
Some swelling, tightness, bruising, and temporary discomfort are expected during the first few days after surgery. These symptoms gradually improve and are well managed with prescribed medications. You will wear a supportive surgical bra as directed to minimize swelling and support your healing tissues.
Activity Light walking is encouraged immediately after surgery, while strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and upper-body workouts should be avoided until cleared by Dr. López Konschot.
Recovery does not end when surgery is over. At Cabo Plastic Surgery, we believe attentive follow-up is an essential part of achieving outstanding results. Our team remains available throughout your recovery to provide guidance, answer questions, and ensure your healing progresses safely and as expected.
Every patient’s recovery is unique, but most women follow a similar healing process. Dr. Roberto López Konschot will monitor your progress during scheduled follow-up visits and provide individualized recommendations throughout your recovery.
Breast augmentation is more than an aesthetic procedure—it is an investment in your confidence and body image. Once you have recovered, most women return to all normal activities with breasts that feel like a natural part of their body.
Many women find that clothing, swimsuits, lingerie, and fitted tops fit more comfortably and proportionately after breast augmentation, making it easier to wear styles they may have previously avoided.
You will wear a supportive surgical bra during the early healing period to protect your results and minimize swelling. Once healing is complete, most women can return to the bras they prefer—including underwire bras if comfortable. A supportive sports bra is still recommended during high-impact exercise.
Light walking is encouraged immediately after surgery. Most patients gradually return to regular exercise after 4–6 weeks, as cleared by Dr. López Konschot. High-impact activities should be resumed gradually while wearing appropriate breast support.
Pregnancy after breast augmentation is generally safe, although future pregnancies and breastfeeding may change breast size and shape. Many women are able to breastfeed after augmentation, although this depends on individual anatomy and the surgical technique used. If future pregnancy or breastfeeding is important to you, discuss your plans during your consultation.
Breast implants do not stop the natural aging process. Pregnancy, weight fluctuations, gravity, and changes in skin elasticity may gradually affect the appearance of your breasts over time. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle can help preserve your results for many years.
Modern silicone gel implants are designed to be durable and long-lasting, but they are not lifetime devices. Most patients do not require routine implant replacement after a specific number of years. Future surgery is generally recommended only if a complication develops, an implant ruptures, or your aesthetic goals change.
Breast implants should be monitored over time just like your natural breast health. Regular follow-up and routine breast screening remain an important part of your long-term care.
Breast augmentation enhances breast volume, improves body proportions, and creates a fuller, more balanced silhouette. While you will notice an immediate change after surgery, your breasts will continue to soften and settle naturally over the following months.
Every woman’s anatomy and healing process are unique, so your results will be uniquely yours. The goal is not simply to increase breast size, but to create breasts that look balanced, feel natural, and complement your figure.
Modern silicone gel implants are designed to provide durable, long-lasting results. Although they are not lifetime devices, most women enjoy their results for many years without additional surgery. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle can help preserve your outcome over time.
Friends and family should notice that you look confident, refreshed, and naturally proportioned—not that you have had breast augmentation.
Choosing to undergo plastic surgery is an important decision, and selecting the right surgeon and surgical team is one of the most significant factors in achieving a safe procedure and natural-looking results.
With more than 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Roberto López Konschot combines meticulous surgical technique with a personalized approach to patient care. Every procedure begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals to develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. López Konschot believes that successful breast augmentation is achieved through careful planning, meticulous technique, and respect for each patient’s unique anatomy.
From your first inquiry through your final follow-up visit, our team provides clear communication, individualized support, and attentive care. Whether you are traveling from Los Cabos, elsewhere in Mexico, the United States, Canada, or another country, we assist with scheduling, travel planning, accommodations, recovery logistics, and post-operative follow-up.
We are equally committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, privacy, and confidentiality. All consultations, medical records, and clinical photographs are handled with strict discretion and are never shared without your explicit consent.
Many of our patients travel to Los Cabos from throughout Mexico, the United States, Canada, and other countries for breast augmentation surgery.
To help you begin the process with confidence, Dr. Roberto López Konschot offers virtual consultations, allowing you to discuss your goals, review your medical history, and receive a preliminary evaluation from the comfort of your home. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn whether breast augmentation—or another procedure—is likely to help you achieve your desired result.
If you decide to move forward, the Cabo Plastic Surgery team will assist with scheduling your procedure, coordinating your travel, recommending accommodations, and planning your recovery.
Because every patient is unique, your treatment plan is always confirmed during a comprehensive in-person examination before surgery.
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures and has an excellent safety record when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, like any operation, it carries potential risks and complications that should be understood before proceeding.
Possible risks include:
During your consultation, Dr. López Konschot will review your medical history, discuss these risks in detail, answer all of your questions, and explain the measures taken to minimize complications. Careful patient selection, meticulous surgical technique, high-quality implants, and close post-operative follow-up all contribute to achieving a safe procedure and successful outcome.
Once I get breast implants, I will never need another surgery.
FactNot necessarily. Modern silicone gel implants are designed to be long-lasting, but they are not lifetime devices. Many women never need replacement for many years, while others may eventually require additional surgery because of implant rupture, capsular contracture, changes in their breasts over time, or simply a desire for a different size or shape.
Breast augmentation always looks artificial.
FactWhen implant size, shape, and profile are carefully selected to match your anatomy, breast augmentation can produce soft, natural-looking results that complement your figure rather than draw attention.
Larger implants always produce better results.
FactBeautiful breast augmentation is achieved through balance and proportion, not simply by choosing the largest implant. The best implant is the one that complements your anatomy and helps create natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Breast implants prevent breastfeeding.
FactMany women are able to breastfeed successfully after breast augmentation. The ability to breastfeed depends on several factors, including your anatomy and the surgical technique used.
Breast implants cause BIA-ALCL.
FactBIA-ALCL is not breast cancer. It is a rare type of lymphoma that has been associated primarily with certain textured breast implants. Dr. López Konschot carefully selects implants based on current safety evidence and discusses the benefits and potential risks of every option. Although the risk is very low, any persistent swelling, fluid collection, or change around a breast implant should be evaluated promptly.
Breast augmentation is only about increasing breast size.
FactMany women choose breast augmentation to restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss, improve breast symmetry, or create better balance with the rest of their body. The goal is often proportion—not simply larger breasts.
I have to choose between implants or a breast lift.
FactNot always. Some women achieve their best results with implants alone, while others benefit from a breast lift or a combination of both procedures. The right approach depends on your anatomy and goals.
Recovery is extremely painful.
FactMost patients describe the first few days as tightness or muscle soreness rather than severe pain. Discomfort is typically well controlled with prescribed medications and improves steadily during the first week.
There is no single “ideal” implant size. During your consultation, Dr. Roberto López Konschot evaluates your chest dimensions, existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, body proportions, and aesthetic goals to recommend an implant that creates balanced, natural-looking results.
It depends on the degree of breast sagging. Some women achieve excellent results with implants alone, while others benefit from combining breast augmentation with a breast lift to restore both volume and breast position.
Yes. Breast augmentation is commonly combined with a breast lift, liposuction, or as part of a mommy makeover. Combining procedures may reduce the number of surgeries and allow for a single recovery period when it can be done safely.
When the implant size and surgical technique are carefully selected for your anatomy, breast augmentation can produce breasts that look and feel remarkably natural. Our goal is to create results that complement your body—not draw attention to the implants.
Temporary changes in nipple or breast sensation are relatively common during the healing process and usually improve over time. Although permanent changes are uncommon, they are a recognized risk of breast augmentation.
Many women are able to breastfeed successfully after breast augmentation. However, breastfeeding depends on several factors, including your anatomy, future pregnancies, and the surgical technique used.
Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue that naturally forms around a breast implant becomes unusually firm or tight. Mild cases may require no treatment, while more significant cases can alter breast shape, cause discomfort, or require corrective surgery.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare lymphoma—not breast cancer—that has been associated primarily with certain textured breast implants. Dr. López Konschot will discuss the latest safety information and help you select the implant that is most appropriate for your anatomy and goals.
Modern silicone gel implants are designed to maintain their shape even if a rupture occurs. Because a rupture may not always produce obvious symptoms, periodic evaluation is recommended. If a rupture is confirmed, implant replacement or removal is generally advised.
Yes. Women with breast implants should continue routine breast cancer screening according to their physician’s recommendations. Be sure to inform the imaging center that you have breast implants so the appropriate mammographic views can be obtained.
Your aesthetic preferences may change over time. If you decide you would like a different size or shape in the future, implant exchange surgery can often be performed safely after a thorough evaluation.
No. Modern breast implants do not trigger airport metal detectors or interfere with routine airport security screening.
Fortunately, this is uncommon when expectations are carefully discussed before surgery. If you have concerns during your recovery, Dr. López Konschot will evaluate your healing, answer your questions, and recommend the most appropriate course of action. When medically appropriate, revision surgery may be considered.
Patient privacy and confidentiality are fundamental to our practice. For this reason, before-and-after photographs are not published online. During your consultation, Dr. López Konschot may share examples of previous results when appropriate and with patient authorization.
Some patients achieve their best results by combining breast augmentation with additional procedures. During your consultation, Dr. López Konschot will recommend the approach that best matches your anatomy, aesthetic goals, and long-term expectations.
Raises and reshapes the breasts when sagging, rather than volume, is the primary concern. Often combined with implants when both position and fullness need correcting.
Combines breast and body procedures in a single surgical session to address the changes that follow pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Refines body contours in areas that have not responded to diet and exercise, often performed alongside breast surgery for overall proportion.
Uses your own purified fat for a modest increase in volume without implants, in carefully selected patients.
If you are considering breast augmentation, the first step is a personalized consultation with Dr. Roberto López Konschot. You will receive a comprehensive breast evaluation, discuss your goals and expectations, and learn whether breast augmentation—or another procedure—is the most appropriate option for your anatomy and desired outcome.
Whether you live in Los Cabos or are traveling from elsewhere in Mexico, the United States, Canada, or another country, the Cabo Plastic Surgery team will guide you through every step of your journey.
Schedule a ConsultationThis information is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace a personalized consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. Every patient is unique, and recommendations regarding breast augmentation should always be based on an individual evaluation, medical history, anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
Because medical knowledge continues to evolve, the information presented here reflects current evidence and accepted practices at the time of publication.
Last Updated: September 2026
Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Roberto López Konschot, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon