soft-tissue
BOAS surgery (brachycephalic airway) cost
Answer
Brachycephalic airway surgery typically costs $2,000 to $5,500 in the US. Specialist centers performing all three corrections in one anesthetic event sit at the higher end. Coverage depends on whether airway symptoms were documented before the policy started, which is common in adult French Bulldogs and Pugs.
Regional cost variance
| US region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $2,400 | $4,400 | $6,200 |
| South | $1,800 | $3,300 | $4,900 |
| Midwest | $1,900 | $3,400 | $5,000 |
| West | $2,500 | $4,500 | $6,500 |
Industry-aggregated ranges AKCCareCreditMerck
What affects the cost
- 01Which corrections are performed (nares, palate, saccules, turbinates).
- 02Specialist vs general practice surgeon.
- 03Post-op oxygen support and hospitalization length.
Frequently asked
Most surgeons recommend evaluation between 6 and 12 months of age if a brachycephalic dog shows noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, or regurgitation. Earlier surgical correction tends to produce better long-term outcomes than waiting until severe symptoms appear.