When getting lipo, how many areas does the stomach have? I see dr charging 1000 per area, want to know how that is broken down

Excellent question. If that is the charge they are dividing the abdomen into artificially small areas.  We call the abdomen one are from side to side top to bottom, but it is more than one area.  On the other hand, the difference between one and two areas for us is $1000.  The one area (abdomen) is $5995.  A two area lipo (abdomen and hips, circumferentially all the way around at the level of the rib cage to the pubic hairline) is $6995.  It sounds like you are about to be scammed. Often it is not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they use the latest techniques? What do their results look like? Do they have photos to show of their work? Do they provide follow-up themselves, or will you only see the nurses (or even just an assistant)? Are they available by phone for an emergency or does one of their staff answer after-hour calls? What is the impression you get from their office and staff? Are they professional and informative? Do they know what they are talking about? You need to ask yourself all of these questions.





The prices can vary from state to state, and city to city.  We charge for liposuction per area.  The abdomen (upper and lower side to side) is one area.  The waist (from the ribs to just above the buttocks from side to side around the back) is one area.  The thighs (both inner and outer) is one area.  Our costs, including the board certified plastic surgeon's fees, board certified anesthesiologist's fees, operating room, labs, garment, vitamins, and follow-up at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months 6 months, and every year after forever, are listed below.  If you need more follow-up appointments, those are free as well.  The cost per area does go down as you add more areas:





One area: cost per area around $5995.  Two areas: cost per area around $3498.  Three areas: cost per area around $2665.





When comparing quotes from different doctors, check to make sure that the costs you are quoted are for the same thing!  For instance, often the cost per area is quoted as lower, yet the abdomen is comprised of upper and lower, and sometimes even lateral areas (2 to 4 areas for the abdomen, instead we consider the entire abdomen one area) or the thighs are inner and outer (2 areas when we consider the thighs one area).  Make sure you are comparing apples to apples.  Also check to see what type of anesthesia and facility you are going to be treated in.  If the total price is lower but you are not going to receive proper anesthesia from a board certified anesthesiologist, then are you getting a better deal (or inferior treatment)?  If the facility is not a certified outpatient surgery center but is an in-office procedure room, is the difference in safety worth the cost reduction?  If the doctor is not a board certified plastic surgeon, is that worth the discount in the fees?  I would say the answer to all three of these questions is no!  





This is your body, make sure you are making decisions based on the quality of care, the experience and training of the doctor, and proven results.  Cost alone should not be the deciding factor.

Thereis no standard definition of areas. You'll have to contact thatplastic surgeon directly to ask about price breakdown and what itincludes. Good luck. Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for your inquiry, and a good question.  The abdomen is much larger area than say the flank or outer thigh.  In general, the abdomen has a completely different rate.  Please call the get a price quote, and best of luck.  

There are no standard areas of the abdomen, typically a PS will call the abdomen one area and the flanks another area. Depends on surgeons preference as there is no "standard"

Most surgeons break the abdomen into two areas, buthat price seems low. It may not include facility and anesthesia. When comparing, make sure you are comparing apples to apples.

Thank you for sharing your question and for doing your research.  Unfortunately there is no standard when referring to how many areas of the stomach a patient has, and as such each surgeon's office will individually assign them.  This may be as little as one or up to 4 or more.  Best thing is to ask specifically which areas are being addressed with your quote so that you can compare apples to apples.

Each surgeon and practice calculates the areas differently.  The stomach can count as one area, but usually the flanks count as another area and are usually sculpted at the same time.  The mons may also need attention.  In our practice we count the stomach as one area.

The stomach or abdomen is a large area and it is really dependent on the surgeon.  Also, be sure to see a board-certified plastic surgeon.  You could also ask if the $1000 is just the surgeon's fee or if it includes the facility fee as well.

I think that is surgeon preference. There is no standard way to delineate the specific areas.  Best of luck.

Hi chimere There isn't a standard for pricing for lipo, nor is there an accepted standard for dividing the abdomen into areas.  Personally, I count the abdomen as one area.  You really have to ask the doctor what he charges.  I would not skimp on money, I would choose the most qualified doctor given the fees seem reasonable.  You can make more money, you can't make another body.All the best.Sek