How much would lipo cost for the lower and upper abdomen, in or around San Jose, CA?

This may cost $4000 on the low end. Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent. Find a plastic
surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision
procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before
and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the
results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Dear Stephanie liposuction costs in our area can vary depending on a number of factors. These factors can include the number and/or size of of the areas to be liposuctioned; whether the procedure is preformed under general anesthesia,sedation, or with local anesthesia; and whether or not an energy assist, such as ultrasound (VASER Lipo) or laser (Smart lipo) is utilized. Many practices, including our own, offer free consultations in which a definitive cost for your procedure would be given to you. Be certain to seek out a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who has extensive experience with the various types of liposuction. Best wishes.

Hello. The costs for liposuction will vary tremendously depending on the the training and experience of the physician and where the surgery is performed. It can also depend on the amount of fat being removed which translates into time in the operating room. Some patients have surgery done under sedation while others have surgery done under general anesthesia where you are asleep. Because everyone is different it's difficult to estimate costs without seeing photos or the patient in person. When looking at costs be sure to look at total costs - surgery, operating room costs, anesthesia, garments , etc. Liposuction is often one of those surgeries where you get what you pay for. Discount surgery can often leave a patient with serious problems that are difficult to fix. Ultimately any patient having liposuction should be at a stable weight. Gaining weight back after the procedure will usually lead to unhappy patients. So many things to consider. Ultimately, to answer your question it can cost anywhere from $2500 - $7500 or more for the areas you are talking about depending on what exactly is done. You should make a consultation with several board certified plastic surgeons in your area with an expertise in liposuction and body contouring to see what your specific options are. Good luck!