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How Much Does a Body Lift Cost?

What is the range in price for a full body lift, assuming insurance will not cover any part of the surgery?

18 Doctor Answers | Asked by Eva S in Seattle, WA
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Body Lift

It really depends on who does the surgery for you. Plastic surgery is an art and you will have to pay higher for quality work and your Plastic Surgeon's expertise. My lower body lift includes a circumferential tummy tuck, outer thigh lift, monsplasty, buttock lift, buttock augmentation with your own tissue. This will cost about 22000 inclusive of anesthesia and operating room expenses.
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Total Body Lift Cost = surgical fee + anesthesia + facility

Keep in mind that the lower body lift procedure includes a full tummy tuck, an outer thigh lift, and a posterior buttock lift. The three procedures are performed in the same operative session and the entire surgical session is approximately 8-9 hours. Total cost to have this procedure performed in my AAAASF accredited out-patient surgical center is approximately $18K-$19K. Total cost = surgical fee + anesthesia + facility Total cost will vary slightly and will be determined after your... more
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Body Lift Cost

A body lift, or belt lipectomy, utilizes a continuous incision around the entire panty or belt line. Through this incision, a tummy tuck is done, as well as removal of excess skin and fat around the entire lower waistline including the lower back/buttock area. Abdomen, thighs, and buttocks are re-contoured all together. This more extensive procedure requires an in-patient hospital stay. After these lifting procedures, there will be some degree of bruising and swelling. Small plastic... more

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How Much Does a Body Lift Cost?

The body lift is a procedure in which the anterior and posterior trunk is excised and the excess removed to lift the lower body. It is initially performed usually in the prone position with extension around the flanks to the anterior trunk requiring turning the patient over in the operating room to a supine position. The surgeon’s fee is usually 15,000 – 20,000 depending upon the amount of excision that will be involved. In addition, there is usually a one night stay in the... more
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How Much Does a Body Lift Cost

The total cost of a body lift is approximately 18,000.00. This amount would cover the surgeon's fee, anesthesia,and operating room costs as well as one night in the hospital.
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Body Lift Cost

The cost of a body lift can vary from surgeon to surgeon, as well as from person to person depending on what needs to be accomplished. The cost of the procedure depends on exactly what is being done and how long it will take in the operating room. Make sure the total costs are explained to you; that should include the surgeons fee, operating room fee, supplies and anesthesia plus recovery room costs. Make sure you choose a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon... more
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A lower body lift should include an abdominoplasty, pubic lift, lateral thigh lift, and buttock lift

Hello, A lower body lift is a combination of procedures that is designed to improve the appearance of your abdomen, lateral thighs, buttocks, posterior thighs, and mons pubis. It is a procedure that is not performed frequently by all plastic surgeons and therefore consultation with a plastic surgeon who specializes in surgery after massive weight loss is recommended. If done properly this surgery can be a tremendously positive experience. The cost of a lower body lift... more
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Body lift costs

Body lifts are general category for tightening the skin of the trunk usually following massive weight loss. It can come as a lower body lift or upper body lift. The lower body lift typically addresses the abdomen, buttocks and hip region. The upper body lift addresses upper abdominal rolls, breasts, and extra tissue under the arm pit. They are not done at the same time and most people do not need both done. I am not sure what a "full body... more
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Cost for lower Body Lift

Thank you for your question. Each surgeon’s fees will be different depending on many factors. Factors such as exactly what procedures are performed, 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, what type of anesthesia and who is administering the anesthesia (MD vs. Nurse). Don’t choose your surgeon ONLY by price, make sure they can achieve... more
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Body lift cost

The fee for a body lift vaires around the country, and so in NYC the fee range would probably run between $12002-$20,000 for the surgeon's fee.
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Comments (2)

brittsback 20 Nov 2012
I know a lot of the costs go toward the surgery centers with body lifts. When I had by body lift done there was an anesthesiologist, and maybe 2-4 nurses assisting my surgeon. So, I would imagine that would be at least $10K right there...
brittsback 20 Nov 2012
Oh, here's the site for my surgeon btw: http://bodyliftsurgerycenter.com

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