Liposuction Cost
Liposuction Cost Factors
There are many factors that will determine your liposuction price. Your geographical location and the experience of your surgeon are major factors, as are the location of treatment, how many locations you wish to have treated, and the additional expenses that may occur during your treatment. Following is a breakdown of typical surgical costs per body area to be treated. Remember, that the surgical cost is the flat rate determined by the surgeon and does not include any other services such as anesthesia and pre-and post-operative consultations. Other factors that will determine liposuction price are the operating room fees and various other facility fees, as well as the cost of any compression garment that must be worn or medications that must be taken. These will add to the final cost of the procedure. To give you a feeling for the cost involved, below we have listed the national average cost range per body part. Prices include all fees - facility, surgeon, anaesthesia and consultations etc.
Chin Liposuction: $2,500 to $5,000. Chin liposuction is one of the most affordable liposuction procedures. Read more on chin liposuction.
Neck: $3,500 to $5,500. Read more on neck liposuction.
Abdominal Liposuction: $5000 to $10,000. Abdominal liposuction is the most requested liposuction. Read more on abdominal liposuction.
Arm Liposuction: $2,500 to $7,500. Read more on arm liposuction.
Read more on liposuction costs per procedure and body part.
Make sure when you are receiving an estimate that you ask for the global cost, i.e. the cost that will include all fees and charges. When receiving an estimate over the phone, remember that the estimate is approximate. A much more accurate estimate can be given after you have your first meeting with the surgeon and discuss all your options for the procedure and recovery. Make sure you get the accurate estimate in writing.
What You Need to Know Before You Commit to Liposuction!
Liposuction is one of the most-requested cosmetic surgical procedures in the country. Before committing to this procedure, there are several things to think about in order to determine if you are a good candidate for such a procedure. As with any surgical procedure there are risks of complications and side effects, so the more you know, the better equipped you will be to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Am I a Good Candidate?
Most people that have fifteen pounds of fat or less to lose are a good candidate for liposuction. Results are typically better and longer lasting if the patient already has an established exercise and good nutrition routine. A generally healthy patient will heal more quickly and will enjoy more benefits from this procedure than a patient with other health conditions that may interfere with the healing process, such as diabetes or certain blood disorders.
How Is Liposuction Performed?
There are a few liposuction procedures that are typical in today's practice. The oldest technique and most widely used is called Tumescent liposuction, also known as wet liposuction. This procedure is typically used in facial Liposuction and neck liposuction, as it is least harmful to the delicate underlying tissues of those areas. In tumescent liposuction, a saline solution is injected directly into the fat that is to be removed. This solution helps to dissolve the fat. The solution may also contain an anesthetic and vasoconstrictor to lessen the pain and the bleeding. The saline-saturated fat is then removed through a suction want called a cannula.
Another popular procedure is called Vaser Liposuction, or ultrasonic-assisted liposuction. In this procedure, ultrasonic energy is used to break down the cell walls of the fat and liquefy it so that it is easily removed through the cannula. This type of liposuction is typically used in abdomen liposuction and thigh liposuction.
Laser liposuction is similar to vaser liposuction, but it uses a laser instead of ultrasonic energy to liquefy the fat before it is removed. This technique also lessens bleeding.
SmartLipo is a newer technique that can be used and is not necessarily categorized as a surgical procedure since it does not involve any sort of incision in the skin. In Smart Liposuction, ultrasonic energy is again used to liquefy smaller amounts of fat that the body then rids itself of through natural cleansing processes. Since smaller amounts of fat must be liquified at a time, this procedure is typically done in several different installments over a period of several months.
Risks and Recovery
As with any surgical procedure, liposuction has its risks, but these can be minimized by using a doctor and surgeon with much experience. Typical side effects are swelling and bruising at the incision site and scarring of the incision. Typically, these side effects will diminish within two to three weeks, but full results may take up to six months to appear. It is important to be patient during the recovery process.
Patients are typically allowed to be taken home the day of or day after their procedure, but they are likely asked to wear a compression garment for the first 24-36 hours in order to facilitate proper healing.
Read more about risks with and recovery from liposuction procedures.
The Importance of The Surgeon
When choosing a surgeon to perform your procedure, look for a surgeon that is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, or ASPS. In order to become a member of this association, the surgeon must have completed at least six years of surgical experience and training and at least three of those years specialized in cosmetic procedures. A surgeon with these credentials may cost a bit more, but when it comes to your body, choosing a surgeon must not include bargain shopping.
Read more: what to consider before and how to find a surgeon.
A Word About Insurance
Most insurance companies will not cover liposuction procedures since they are still considered purely superficial and cosmetic in nature. However, many surgeons can offer you financing options that will fit your needs. Be sure to discuss this in detail with your medical professional.