How much does Liposculpture cost?
What is the average cost of this procedure? How much would Liposculpture on the abdomen, underarms, and jowls cost?
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Prices vary by amount of liposuction and location
This is a good question.
The cost of liposuction is based on many factors. People come in many shapes and sizes. Likewise, the amount of liposuction and technique will vary among different people.
Factors to consider when evaluating the price of liposuction:
Do you have to be turned over during the surgery? If you want liposuction on your back side and your front side, you will need to be turned during surgery. Just the turning process takes about a half hour in the operating room. This adds considerably to the cost of surgery since you have to pay for the operating room time.
How much volume are you having suctioned?
Liposuction takes time - especially for a surgeon who is careful about technique. Using smaller cannulas leads to smoother results. However, it takes longer to suck the same volume through a small cannula versus a large cannula. So, once again, you are paying for a longer procedure, but receiving superior results.
Which areas are you having suctioned? Just as the back to front adds time and cost to the procedure, different areas require different positioning. This takes time and energy during the procedure and adds to the cost.
Just a word of caution... the best price is not always the best choice when considering cosmetic surgery. Be careful, because you may only get what you pay for.
On average, the operating room costs are about $1500 per hour and the liposuction costs are about $3000 per area. For me the average liposuction case takes between 1 to 3 hours and most people have 1 to 3 areas suctioned.
David Shafer, MD
Varies
Surgical fees really vary across the country. The fees for this amount of liposuction can vary from about $5000-$12000 all in.
No standard costs
Although there are always statistics available regarding cost, each doctor, each office, each procedure is different. I wouldn't shop by price even though that is a common way to do it. I would shop by doctor. Asking how much liposuction of the abdomen costs is meaningless since each patient will require something a little different. The method may vary and the operating time will certainly vary depending on how much one does. In the end, it is the result that is important, not necessarily what you need to do to get there. Also, you don't want to do a procedure just because it is affordable. You have to ask yourself why the low cost provider is the low cost provider.
Liposculpture cost can vary
Typically the ballpark range is $1500-2500 per area. This of course depends on the technique used.
Prices may be higher if the techniques used include fat transfer (sometimes considered part of "liposculpture"). And liposuction of the "jowls" is a little unusual (but not unheard of).
The key, as always, is finding a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss these issues with.
Good luck!
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