The price of tumescent liposuction varies widely depending on a number of factors. Foremost among those factors is the body part or parts involved.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) estimates the cost at $2,769 but does not provide a breakdown of costs according to the area of the body involved or the amount of work necessary.

Liposuction of the arms and buttocks tends to be more affordable, with costs beginning at approximately $1,500 for each procedure.

Breast liposuction is among the most expensive procedures, costing from $3,000 to $5,000.

Specific Factors That Influence The Cost Of Tumescent Liposuction

The wide range of costs for tumescent liposuction reflects the fact that it can be applied to many different body parts, sometimes in the same session.

If the procedure involves several areas, costs can simply be added together to arrive at a total price.

When having more than one procedure done on the same day, however, there can be an overall reduction in cost because some surgeons will discount the fee for multiple procedures and the patient will be able to avoid the multi-day charge that the liposuction facility would impose for more than one visit.

Tumescent lipo, as opposed to some other varieties of liposuction, can require general anesthesia. This alone can add significant expense to the procedure.

While local anesthesia may add no more than $500, general anesthesia itself will often add more than $1,000 to the price and, since the surgeon may prefer to administer it in a hospital setting, facility costs may be higher.

Shopping For Low Cost Tumescent Liposuction

Cosmetic surgery is rarely covered by health insurance.

As a result, it is one of the few areas of medicine where price is a major consideration for many patients.

This does not mean that patients should select the lowest-cost provider however.

Liposuction is a sophisticated medical procedure with its own complications and risks. Results, including purely cosmetic results, vary from surgeon to surgeon.

Patients considering liposuction should look for a surgeon who is board-certified in plastic surgery, who maintains a hospital affiliation and who has significant experience in the specific procedure that is under consideration.

References from former patients should also be available.

Of course, the most experienced board-certified surgeons command the highest fees, but lipo is a procedure that profoundly affects your body for years.

It is worth investing in high-quality care that is more likely to be satisfying years after the bill has been paid.

If you have any questions our doubts about the value of a board-certified surgeon, don't hesitate to call our help center at 1-800-987-5055 or submit a direct request via the form below.

Financing Alternatives

Patients considering liposuction often need to spread payments over time in order to afford the procedure. Costs can be put on a credit card or paid with the help of a personal loan.

Medical loans are typically short-term, from one to three years. Medical offices frequently have access to sources of financing and can provide further information.

Liposuction Abroad

Liposuction is performed all over the world, and costs abroad are generally cheaper than in the United States. Note however that the cost of travel and accommodations is not included.

Standards of treatment can vary, however, so this option should be approached with some caution.

Eastern Europe is a popular medical destination and costs are up to 50 percent below costs in the United States. Brazil, something of a plastic surgery haven, is even less expensive. Note however that the cost of travel and accommodations is not included and the totlat cost may very well end up being the same.

Canada is an option for first-class care that is closer to home and more familiar to Americans. As a rule, Canadian costs are around 30 percent less than American costs.

More information

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

For more general information on tumescent liposuction click here.