When it comes to liposuction, what can you expect to pay? The national averages are around $2000 to $5000, and this is based on each area being treated, not every layer of fat you want to remove on your body. Other factors affecting liposuction pricing besides the area include:
- The Geography – areas with a higher cost of living, as well as those with a large concentration of highly skilled liposurgeons will usually have higher pricing structures. Think Houston, California or New York City for instance. On the other hand, areas with lower costs of living will tend to have decreased pricing structures, without affecting the quality of the outcome.
- Fees – these include fees for lab testing and screens for example. The surgeon will do a detailed examination of patients for underlying medical conditions to ensure safety. Other fees include the cost of anesthesia and supplies like compression garments and pads. Liposuction is relatively painless, but some may experience swelling that subsides on its own. Antibiotics can also help to prevent infections.
- Facility – independent and freestanding operations will be lower-priced for liposurgery compared to hospitals for many obvious reasons.
- Specialty Fees – each provider will have their own pricing structures based on their specialty, experience, and credentials in the field of liposurgery.
- Technology – what kinds of technologies does the surgeon use to treat fat? Each provider has their own techniques which will affect pricing. One of the most popular include tumescent liposuction.
Factors that do not affect the pricing of liposurgery include the person or gender. Liposuction is a great option for both men and women looking to improve their self-esteem and confidence in life. Both genders come in for a range of fat removal including the abdomen, chin, thighs, flanks, hips and more.
Tips for Getting Prices
Comparison shop online to review average prices for specific areas, rather than a general price alone. Calling local providers will probably give the most accurate pricing as this can change through several indexes.
A credible source to search would be on the American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Schedule a face to face consultation with a local provider, rather than calling in or looking at advertised pricing. The amount of fat being treated can also lower or increase the price, as well as other issues like scar tissue if you’ve had previous surgeries – not relating to liposuction.
