Liposuction Cost

Liposuction is a process for removing fat deposits from locations in the body. The surgery is performed in three steps:

  1. The surgeon marks the spots for fat removal
  2. General or local anesthesia is administered
  3. Fat is removed using a vacuum-like tool called a cannula

Though liposuction is a relatively simple procedure there are risks, as with any surgical procedure. The general surgery risks are anesthesia complications and the risk of infection. Anesthesia risks result from allergic reactions. Reactions include swelling, hives, and difficulty breathing. As for infections, any opening in the skin increases the risk of bacteria entering through the skin opening and into the body.

Risks particular to the liposuction procedure include damage to tissue and organs underneath the fat being removed, friction burns from the cannula used to remove the fat tissue, lumpy appearance at site of fat removal, dents in the skin and sagging skin if elasticity is poor.

Assessing Candidacy for Liposuction

The above risks exist so in order to minimize them further and eliminate complications, a doctor will assess an individual’s eligibility for a specific liposuction procedure. Specifically, the doctor will assess an individual’s health, an individual’s weight and skin condition and an individual’s expectations of what the outcomes will be.

Your Health

Consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon begins with a thorough medical history check. The surgeon inquires about any existing medical conditions including heart problems, lung problems, diabetes, circulatory problems or any other condition that may interfere with the successful completion of the surgery and recovery. Any medications taken must also be disclosed to the surgeon since they can interfere with surgery and recovery.

Your Body Weight and Skin Condition

Ideal candidates for liposuction are individuals not more than 20 pounds overweight and who have tried diet and exercise to reduce fat pockets. Also, ideal liposuction candidates have elastic skin that will shrink in the area of fat removal.

Your Expectations

The doctor discusses the individual’s expectations of the procedure to assess whether or not the individual has realistic expectations. The doctor will inform the individual of the risks of surgery and the likely outcomes, as well as the recovery process. Unrealistic expectations may disqualify an individual for this surgical procedure.

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Liposuction Outcome

Liposuction is not a replacement for a consistently healthy diet and regular exercise program. It is definitely not an option for achieving permanent weight loss. The results of liposuction are permanent as long as the individual maintains his or her weight. Redefining and sculpting an area of your body is the outcome of liposuction, but it will not offer a completely new shape. It will not increase the quality of your life, but it may contribute to increased body confidence.

Liposuction patients are always advised they should focus first on the quality of the liposuction procedure rather than the costs. But, of course, costs matter;

Liposuction prices will vary depending on the area(s) of the body chosen and the amount of work needed. The total price is usually broken down into a few separate costs: Surgeon fees, Facility fees, Medications, Anesthesia, Surgical garments & Medical tests.

Surgeons fees vary based on the operation required and the national average cost in 2010 was $2,884. Anesthesia fees range from $500 to $1,000. Facility fees vary based on the number of areas worked on and usually range from $600 to $1,200.

National Liposuction Statistics 2010

Though for some it may seem like a drastic option, liposuction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the U.S. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2010, approximately 200,000 liposuction procedures were performed. While the price of a liposuction surgery will vary based on surgeon and the type of procedure performed, the ASPS reports that the average cost of a liposuction procedure is $2,884. While liposuction is one of the more popular body sculpting surgeries, more women undergo the procedure than men. According to the ASPS, in 2010, close to 180,000 procedures were performed on women, while approximately 24,000 procedures were performed on men.