In recent years, chin liposuction has become an increasingly popular procedure patients choose to remove the appearance of a double chin.

This simple, low-invasive surgery requires only a local anesthetic and is generally performed as an outpatient procedure.

Due to the fact that the chin is such a small area of the body, and that no general anesthesia is required, chin lipo is also one of the most affordable liposuction procedures available.

How much does chin liposuction cost?

According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the national average price of liposuction in 2010 is $2,884.

If the procedure is ultrasound assisted, the national average price rises to $2,936.

The average price is based on a range of regional surgeon fees, so the actual cost could be higher or lower depending on a number of factors.

The cost of liposuction varies based on the size of the area being treated, the amount of time required to remove the excess fat as well as regional price differences.

Some surgeons may charge less for chin liposuction if it is the second or third area being treated in a single session.

When an operation requires no anesthesiologist, it is considerably cheaper than surgeries that do require general anesthesia.

Chin liposuction only requires the use of a local anesthetic and thus is on average $500 to $750 cheaper than other liposuction procedures.

There may be some additional fees for the clinic and local anesthetic, but they are typically very small in comparison to the cost of other liposuction procedures.

What are the risks of searching for the cheapest liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery and thus should be considered to be a surgical art concerned with shaping the contours of the body.

A surgeon with the cheapest prices may also have the least experience. Price is a consideration for any procedure, but so are results.

When choosing a cosmetic surgeon for chin liposuction, it is important to research a surgeon’s reputation and take experience into the calculated cost.

For a list of questions you should be sure to ask a potential doctor, check our find a surgeon page here or ask our chin liposuction experts via the form below.

How should liposuction be financed?

The national average price for liposuction has only risen about $100 since 2006, so time does not have to be a major factor in affording the surgery.

There are financial options for those desiring the surgery before sufficient savings have been acquired.

Multiple types of loans are available including medical loans. Many companies offer flexible payment schedules and affordable interest rates.

Depending on income, collateral and credit rating the interest rates may vary.

Individuals should consider the most appropriate monthly budget based on income before applying for a medical loan.

Some medical loan companies offer online payment calculators that allow the individual to choose the monthly payment or loan term that best suits personalized needs.

What about prices abroad?

Foreign countries offer liposuction at low prices. Popular destinations for cosmetic surgery include Thailand, Brazil, India and Lithuania.

Prices in these countries do vary, but liposuction may be available for as little as $900.

Chin liposuction is already one of the lowest price procedures by itself, so when considering a plane ticket and other travel expenses the overall price may very well be cheaper closer to home.

More information

For a more general break-down of costs involved with liposuction click here.

For more general information on chin liposuction click here.