How much does a belt lipectomy/lower body lift cost in the Bay Area? How much if I add an inner or medial thigh lift?

I try to limit all surgery to a time less than 6 hours. I can usually
do a body lift in 4 hrs and a medial thigh lift in 2 to 3 hrs in
an average size person, so you would be right at the limit.   This is probably too much surgery at one time.  The cost for the body lift usually varies between $15,000 and $20,000.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

From my experience of performing body lifts for many years I have found that each person who loses significant amounts of weight ( over 100lbs) has excess skin in slightly different places and the procedures that are best indicated also vary. This affects cost, primarily because of the timing involved as the operating time and anesthesia is based on time, while the surgeons fee is based on procedure. It is also important to understand exactly what procedures are being done so that you can compare prices accurately. Having said that, it is crucial that you have the surgery done by someone with a lot of experience. Hope that helps.