Where can I find some "cheap" liposuction? I live in Southern CA. (photo)

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I'm a 140 lbs. But I don't want to get rid of my nice but which has cellulite too. I need to slim down my love handles and make my waist smaller. I would like flat abs. Also any exercise that I can do or diet suggestions. But I would like to know whats a reasonable price for liposuction.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question and picture. When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure (quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider,  type of breast implants… are some of the potential variables involved. You will find some average costs of surgery listed on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites as well.
In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.
Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Again, I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. You may find the attached link helpful as you learn more. Best wishes.

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

If cheap liposuction is what you seek, you can find it anywhere.  We have CHEAP liposuction in Nashville and I'm sure it's abundant in Los Angeles.  Finding GOOD liposuction is a profoundly different endeavor.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction costs will depend upon the number of areas treated and the demand for the surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

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