Many of the questions in this section are about breast needle aspiration and breast biopsy: what they are, how they differ and how much they cost. That is why the logical starting point is not surgery but tests and a medical report. Below are the 9 services in this section with prices, and an explanation of the order in which they are usually recommended.
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services in this sectionfrom USD 23
breast ultrasound3
doctors in this sectionWhere to start
Patients rarely search for the name of a procedure — they search for what is bothering them. Choose the situation closest to yours.
An ultrasound found a lump and I was referred for needle aspirationPeople phrase this in different ways: “needle aspiration of a breast lump”, “ultrasound-guided breast biopsy”. The next step is taking a sample for testing: fine-needle aspiration biopsy, core needle biopsy or vacuum-assisted biopsy. Which method is appropriate is decided by the doctor based on the size and appearance of the lump on imaging.I don’t understand the difference between needle aspiration and biopsyThis is one of the most common questions in this section, and the confusion is understandable. The short answer is in the FAQ below; each method and its cost are described in more detail on the breast biopsy page.I already have an aspiration or biopsy reportA test result on its own is not a treatment plan: it has to be considered together with your scans and symptoms. If you are abroad or would like a second opinion, this section offers an online consultation with a breast specialist or breast oncologist, as well as a second medical opinion.Nothing is bothering me, but my last check was a long time agoFor this situation, the section offers a preventive breast check-up, as well as breast ultrasound and mammography as separate services. The scope of the check-up depends on your age and on what has been done before.
Services in this section
Taking a sample for testing1
Tests and prevention3
Removal of lumps and surgery4
Consultation without travelling1
What determines the method and the price
What affects the scope of treatment and the cost
What the tests showed — The nature of the lump determines whether monitoring is enough, whether a sample needs to be taken or whether surgery is being considered. This decision is made by the doctor after an examination and a review of your scans, not by a website.
Type of biopsy — The clinic’s published prices list two options: fine-needle aspiration biopsy — from USD 49, core needle biopsy — from USD 88. They differ in needle size and in the amount of tissue the laboratory receives.
Anaesthesia — Ultrasound and mammography do not require anaesthesia. A biopsy is done under local anaesthesia or brief sedation. Surgery for malignant tumours and breast reconstruction are performed under general anaesthesia.
Scope of the procedure — Cysts: needle drainage — from USD 41, surgical removal — from USD 242. Benign tumours: open surgical removal — from USD 242.
Breast reconstruction — The clinic lists these as two separate items. “Tumour removal with breast reconstruction” — from USD 403, in the group of operations for malignant tumours. A separate service is “Immediate reconstruction after mastectomy”, under general anaesthesia; the clinic gives its duration as “several hours, depending on the method”.
Whether you need to travel — You can discuss a report you already have or plan your tests remotely: an online consultation with a breast specialist — from USD 18.
How long it takes and when you can get back to normal
| Procedure | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital stay | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast ultrasound in Ukraine | 10–20 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not required |
| Mammography in Ukraine | 10–20 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not required |
| Breast biopsy in Ukraine | Depends on the scope | Local anaesthesia or brief sedation | Outpatient | 1–3 days |
| Breast cyst removal in Ukraine | Depends on the scope | Local or brief sedation | Outpatient or up to 1 day | Varies by patient |
| Benign breast tumour removal in Ukraine | 30–60 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Outpatient or up to 1 day | 1–2 weeks |
| Breast cancer surgery in Ukraine | Depends on the scope | General | 1–3 days | Varies by patient |
| Breast reconstruction after mastectomy in Ukraine | Several hours, depending on the method | General | Several days, longer after microsurgical flap reconstruction | Gradual, with restrictions; depends on the method |
| Preventive breast check-up in Ukraine | Depends on the scope | Not required | Outpatient | Not required |
| Online breast specialist consultation | Depends on the scope | Not required | Not required | Not required |
How much it costs in Ukraine
The table shows the starting price — “from”. The final amount depends on the method, the scope of the procedure and the type of anaesthesia, so it is confirmed after an examination and a review of your tests. Diagnostics, sampling and surgery are priced separately by the clinic, so it is worth checking exactly what your quote includes before treatment begins.
| Service | Guide price in Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Breast ultrasound | from USD 23 |
| Breast and lymph node ultrasound | from USD 23 |
| Comprehensive breast ultrasound + breast specialist consultation | from USD 43 |
| Breast specialist consultation | from USD 20 |
| Fine-needle aspiration biopsy | from USD 49 |
| Core needle biopsy | from USD 88 |
| Cyst needle drainage | from USD 41 |
| Surgical cyst removal | from USD 242 |
| Open surgical tumour removal | from USD 242 |
| Breast-conserving surgery (sectoral resection) | from USD 330 |
| Mastectomy (removal of the breast) | from USD 342 |
| Tumour removal with breast reconstruction | from USD 403 |
| Plastic surgeon consultation | from USD 23 |
| Specialist consultation and diagnostics | from USD 20 |
| Preventive breast check-up | from USD 43 |
| Online breast specialist consultation | from USD 18 |
The clinic that provides these services
EXPERT medical network, hospital in Uzhhorod ✔
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
★★★★★4.7451 Google reviews, 08.2026
Licensed by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine52 doctors, 15 specialties3 doctors in this section
All services in this section are provided by the EXPERT medical network hospital in Uzhhorod. Three doctors work in this section, and each of the nine services has its own page with the clinic’s prices for each option, the type of anaesthesia and the duration.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between breast needle aspiration and biopsy?
Biopsy is the general term for taking tissue or cells for testing. Fine-needle aspiration is one way of doing it: a thin needle draws out cells or the fluid from a cyst. A core needle biopsy takes a small cylinder of tissue, while a vacuum-assisted biopsy collects a larger amount of tissue in one pass. Which method is appropriate in your case is decided by the doctor based on how the lump looks on imaging.
How much does a breast biopsy cost?
The clinic’s published prices for this section: fine-needle aspiration biopsy — from USD 49, core needle biopsy — from USD 88. These are starting prices. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia or brief sedation.
What should I do with my aspiration result?
The result is assessed together with your ultrasound or mammography findings and an examination — a report on its own is not yet a treatment plan.
Ultrasound or mammography — which should I choose?
These are different methods: a breast ultrasound costs from USD 23 and takes 10–20 minutes. Ultrasound and mammography are often recommended together. Your doctor will advise which is more appropriate for you, given your age and previous tests.
How much does a breast specialist consultation cost?
For preventive care, the clinic’s published prices are: “Specialist consultation and diagnostics” — from USD 20, “Preventive breast check-up” — from USD 43. An online breast specialist consultation costs from USD 18.
A benign tumour was found — does it always have to be removed?
No, the approach varies from monitoring to removal, and the doctor chooses it after an examination. If surgery is needed, the clinic offers open surgical removal from USD 242; the procedure takes 30–60 minutes.
Not sure which service to start with?
Send a request — you will be contacted to clarify which tests you have already had and to explain which service in this section fits your situation. If you are abroad, you can start with an online consultation.
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