BodyTite costs $6,815 on average, according to 182 reviews from members who've had it.
However, the price can range from $2,800 for a small area to as much as $15,249 for a more extensive procedure.
Related: Everything You Need to Know About BodyTite
During the initial consultation with your plastic surgeon, ask for a detailed cost quote that includes:
If those costs aren’t included in their estimate, factor them into your total budget so you’re not surprised by the bottom line.
BodyTite has an 85% Worth It Rating on RealSelf, so the majority of people who've reviewed their procedure think their results were worth the expense.
Some RealSelf members who say the procedure was "Worth It" saw an "amazing difference" post-treatment. BodyTite results were reportedly even more impressive when the skin tightening treatment was paired with liposuction.
The fat removal results from lipo are permanent (as long as you maintain a stable weight). BodyTite skin tightening results don’t have the same longevity, but they can last for years, even as your skin continues to age.
RealSelf members who rated the procedure “Not Worth It” either didn’t see significant final results or still had loose skin in the treatment area (sometimes even more skin laxity than before their procedure). More than one reviewer had severe burns and scarring that required reconstructive surgery. In most of these cases, they had been treated by a physician who was not a board-certified plastic surgeon.
The best way to help ensure you're making the right investment is to find a highly qualified plastic surgeon who has expertise in a range of skin tightening and body contouring procedures. They should be able to determine whether you'll be a good candidate for BodyTite (or a different procedure) and explain how they avoid poor outcomes.
These are the biggest factors that impact the cost of BodyTite:
It's important to have an experienced, board-certified dermatologic or plastic surgeon perform your BodyTite procedure, to get the best results and minimize potential complications.
As you'd expect, a plastic surgeon with years (or decades) of experience and training will charge more for their time than one who's still establishing their practice. Pay close attention to their credentials, patient reviews, and before and after photos.
Keep in mind that a physician with less experience and training could end up costing you more in the long run, if you end up needing additional procedures to fix a poor outcome.
The city and neighborhood where your provider practices also impacts price, simply because the cost of higher rents get passed on to patients.
At board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Bray's practice in Toronto, Canada, "Typically the price is around $7,500 plus tax for a single area [about $6,000 USD], like the central abdomen for example, and $2,500 to $3,000 more for each additional area. The range is usually $10,000 to $15,000, plus tax." (With the current exchange rate, that's a range of $7,900 to $11,800 USD.)
In a smaller city, like Atlanta, Georgia, the cost tends to be lower. "The cost of BodyTite in Atlanta varies widely, depending on the training, experience of the surgeon, and any additional procedure performed with BodyTite," explains board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stanley Okoro. "In our practice, the average cost of BodyTite is between $4,500 to $6,500 per area, plus any additional cost of facility or anesthesia."
Your procedure will also be more expensive if it's performed in a hospital setting. Facility fees tend to be much lower at private surgical centers, while the most cost-effective option is to be treated in your provider's office, under local anesthesia.
BodyTite skin tightening is commonly paired with liposuction for fat removal, a procedure known as radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL).
According to Dr. Bray, lipo plus BodyTite costs about 25% more than liposuction alone, given that it takes longer to perform. But this combination can help avoid the skin laxity that can sometimes occur once excess fat is removed.
It's also possible to combine your BodyTite treatment with FaceTite, which uses the same radiofrequency energy technology to tighten small areas, like the jawline. Again, this will cost more since your provider is performing more than one cosmetic procedure, but they may offer a discounted rate for performing both procedures in one session.
BodyTite can treat loose skin on the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, knees, love handles, breasts, and back.
Having multiple body areas or a large area treated will cost more than one small area. “Most surgeons will charge by the area,” says Dr. Matthew Steele, a plastic surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. “In my office, we will discount subsequent areas.”
The size of the treatment area also matters. A BodyTite arm lift typically costs less than the back or thighs, for example.
“Most BodyTite procedures can be performed in the physician’s office under local anesthesia, saving the patient the additional expenses associated with facility and anesthesia fees,” says Dr. Michael Meininger, a plastic surgeon in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
“If a patient prefers additional sedation for their comfort, it can be performed at an outpatient surgery center, but it will cost more due to the facility and anesthesia fees,” Dr. Meininger explains.
Some patients opt for general anesthesia if they're having multiple, larger areas of the body treated, especially if their procedure involves liposuction. General anesthesia will need to be administered by either an anesthesiologist (an MD) or nurse anesthetist who will monitor you throughout your entire procedure.
When you get your initial cost quote, make sure it includes fees for both the anesthesia and the person administering it, if you're getting anything other than local anesthesia alone.
Yes, most practices offer payment plans or accept financing options.
The CareCredit credit card is widely accepted by providers across the U.S., for both plastic surgery and nonsurgical procedures.
Browse the average cost of BodyTite in select U.S. states, according to patient reviews on RealSelf. As of July 2023, Tennessee had the cheapest average cost (as reported by patients), while California was the most expensive. States not currently listed did not have enough data to include.
State | Average Cost of BodyTite |
|---|---|
Tennessee | $3,250 |
Florida | $5,000 |
North Carolina | $5,200 |
Oklahoma | $6,010 |
New York | $6,750 |
Texas | $8,650 |
California | $11,948 |