Is price representative of how much contouring the surgeon performs?

By Chaneladdict on 20 Jan 2011

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Jan 2011

I think the price is mostly made up of time and fees; i.e., anesthesia, operating room fees and the doctor's time costs a certain amount regardless of how much is removed (which only adds a few extra minutes to the actual procedure). After all, you already own the fat. :)

3tweety1 25 Jan 2011

iwould like to know why physicians charge people who have less to work with more than those who have a lot goin on? i was quoted a price for a butt lift and people who are way bigger than me have paid less...i dont get it

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 27 Jan 2011

Have they gone to the same doctor?

3tweety1 27 Jan 2011

Yes in fact they have...so I'm not understanding

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 28 Jan 2011

Okay, you've stumped me! My only thought is that it's harder to remove fat when there isn't much of it, but again, that's a complete guess.

3tweety1 29 Jan 2011

well that was another one of my friends suggestion also! LOL

asop8890 3 Mar 2011

In my experience the first doctor I went to wanted to charge me $9,500 and do ALOT(in my opinion too much-7liters) lipo and the fat graft to buttocks. He was inexperienced, fresh out of school. The second doc I went to is the one I chose. I paid a thousand more but got 15 more years of experience and many reviews from other patients. He was highly reputable. Did just enough lipo and I got 1000 cc's transfered to each butt cheek. To me there was no price on me having peace of mind. I don't regret it for a minute. Good luck!