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How Much Does Lower Body Lift Cost?

I know my insurance isn't going to cover it, but I've lost a ton of weight (113 lbs so far!) and I know this surgery is on the horizon. I am saving up and will do some financing, but what is the range of price I need to shoot for?

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Lower body lift cost is high, but worth it

This is truly transformative operation and is one of the biggest that we do in cosmetic plastic surgery- expect to pay $12-20K for the procedure- which would include anesthesia and after-care visits. Soem surgeons are doing the LBL in an outpatient setting with close RN monitoring at home and aggressive DVT protective measures- this can hold the cost down considerably- the hospital is an expensive venue to have surgery....
Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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How Much Does Lower Body Lift Cost?

A lower body lift procedure in our practice costs about 15k. This includes the Circumferential Lift, OR and anesthesia cost, 1 night in the hospital and a pain catheter placement. We also include a blood thinner in our cost that will be injected for 1 week after the procedure.
Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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Range for Lower Body Lifting Surgery

Each surgeon’s fees will be different depending on many factors. Factors such as the certification of the surgeon, the experience of the surgeon, if the surgery is performed in the office or in a hospital / outpatient surgery center, if performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia and who is administering the anesthesia. Don’t choose your surgeon ONLY by price, make sure they can achieve your goals. In my practice, this would range $10,000-$15,000... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Lower body lift cost

In NYC, I would say the approximate surgeon's fee for a lower body lift is in the neighborhood of $15-20,000.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Maryland - Metropolitan Washington DC Bodylift

Lower body lifts mean different things to different patients and plastic surgeons. I consider a lower body lift to encompass: tummy tuck with abdominal wall tightening and umbilical transposition monslift (lifting of the pubic region) lateral thigh lift with fascial release buttock lift +/- buttock auto-augmentation any necessary liposuction of the flank back region Prices will depend not only on the geographic market, but also the expertise of the... more
Joseph Michaels, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
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$10-20 thousand on average.

Hello, Depending upon the center you choose, the experience of your surgeon and the extras you add, this is a general range.   Best Regards,   John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Lower Body Lift Cost

It really depends who does the surgery for you and what they do.  A surgeon who specializes in the field of Plastic Surgery After Weight LOss will ultimately do more and will charge you more for it.  But the results do show and the difference is noticable.  Like Dr LoMonaco, my lower body lift includes a circumferential tummy tuck, monsplasty (pubic lift), thigh lift in front, outer thigh lift, buttick lift, and iposuction.  Most of my patinets will also demand for... more
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Price of lower body lift and insurance coverage

You will find that fees for a lower body lift will vary depending upon where you live. In Miami fees can range from $10,000 to $20,000 which I imagine also reflects national trends. The good news is that you may be able to get assistance from your insurance company. If you have medical problems related to the excess skin and/or changes to your body due to obesity or weight loss you might get some coverage for your procedures. For example, if you have chronic inflammation or dermatitis from... more
Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Lower Body Lift, Baltimore, Maryland, D.C.

Lower Body Lift, also known as belt lipectomy includes:• tummy tuck (tightens abdominal muscles)• outer thigh lift • buttock lift• excess skin and fat from the entire midsection of the body is removed• skin closure is tailored to enhance the figure I use the Lockwood technique of body lifting because it has the least amount of complications and provides the best surgical result. All of my major procedures, including lower body lift are performed using IV sedation... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of lower body lift in Boston, Massachusetts

A lower body lift will improve and rejuvenate the following areas: Tighten the abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin of the abdomen, sides, back, lift the buttocks and smooth the outside of the thighs. It will lift the mons and reduce it if needed and help smooth the upper parts of the front of the thighs. Liposuction of related areas may need to be done to maximize the improved contour. This procedure sculpts the entire central part of the body. The cost of $15,000 covers the... more
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon
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A Lower Body Lift Costs Around $20,000 in Texas

Although that varies depending on exactly what you need, and what the doctor includes in the procedure. My definition of a lower body lift is that it includes: tummy tuck pubic lift front of thigh lift side of thigh lift waist sculpting muscle repairof abdomen new belly button buttock liftplus any needed liposuction of the abdomen, waist, or back Different doctors do things differently so the prices will vary.
John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
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