Liposuction for Love Handles and Mid-section Fat Cost?

Liposuction of male "love handles" or the area above the hip/belt line is generally very successful because of the thickness of the overlying skin, which redrapes beautifully after the excess fat is suctioned. While some surgeons will do this in the lateral position (lying on the side), I generally prefer to have the patient prone (face down) and then convert to supine (face up), in order to "finish" the front part. The midsection can be described as being above or... more

This is based on lipo to the love handles and lower abdomen. I checked with two other guys and we were pretty close (to my surprise, as I thought I'd be getting a range).

You will find that there can be significant differences in prices between areas of the country and within the same city. I charge $6200-$6900 for two areas of liposuction. The difference in cost is the OR/anesthesia as it depends on how much fat you have to be remove. At your size you're probably on the low end. With that said, for God's sake do not choose your surgery based on price! This is a huge mistake. You must connect to your surgeon. He/she must be someone you trust, has... more

Hi! Costs are significantly higher in New York City than in many other parts of the country. For liposuction of the stomach and love handles in our Manhattan practice, we charge about $8000. This includes the operating room cost and the anesthesia. With a couple of consultations, you can find out what the norm is in your community. And then, don't shop for price. That can be dangerous.