How Much is Liposuction?

Okay, so how many surgeons are going to answer this question without answering it? I'm in northern Virginia and I charge approximately $3500-$4500 for one area. This could be the abdomen or both flanks. Liposuction is hard, on line, to give a price for because there are so many variables-amount to be suctioned, areas etc. For 2 areas you can expect $5000-$6500. This amount is different depending on location, surgeon ego etc. I'm a strong believer in a market economy and pricing for... more

Although your question sounds pretty simple, it is in fact quite complicated. It is similar to me asking you what a taxi ride costs. Your answer might be any of the following: Where are you looking to take the cab? How far do you intend to go? With Liposuction, the variables are similar. What areas do you want treated? How much needs to be removed from each area? What techniques will be required to deliver an optimal result? Who will be doing the procedure (an internist, a gynecologist, or... more

You can get a good idea of what your area charges for lipocutioning by looking at the web sites for the American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgry. They have stats for various regions of the USA. Price should be only one considration when it comes to deciding. You need to look at the certification, experience, results and the reputation of the Plastic Surgeon.

Like any service that is provided, liposuction prices are determined by many factors: 1. how many areas are treated 2. how long the procedure takes 3. where the surgery is performed (hospital, office surgery center, outpatient surgery center) 4. surgeon experience 5. location of the country (reflects salaries for staff, rent, cost of doing business) Cheaper is not necessarily better, as there is strong competition and many practitioners may have learned their liposuction skills in a... more