As you might surmise from the answers already posted there is great variation in the cost of liposuction. First of all compare apples to apples: that is compare prices in your locale and compare prices charges by board certified plastic surgeons.
The total cost of liposuction varies according to locale so that liposuction in New York City is going to cost more than in Boise Idaho and that is based upon the cost of doing business in those areas. The cost may vary with the experience of the surgeon and certainly the cost of liposuction will depend on other factors such as the extent of the procedure, the time involved, the number of areas, the amount of fatty tissue involved, the type of anesthesia, the type of facility and so on. In my area abdominal liposuction costs about $4500 and each additional area costs an additional $1500. In addition, you have to factor in the facility fees and the cost of anesthesia.
My recommendation would be to seek out the best qualified surgeon for your liposuction surgery, have a consultation and a discussion about the fees involved. I would not recommend going to the least expensive surgeon on the block since we are talking about results here and the cost difference may not be worth a bad outcome.
In addition, I would recommend that you have a consultation with a plastic surgeon who has been doing the Slim lipo procedure because the results from laser assisted liposuction are superior to conventional liposuction. Slim lipo will result in a smoother contour, tighter skin, less bruising and post op discomfort, and less likelihood of contour deformities.
