What Is The Average Cost Of Liposuction Surgery?

The short answer to the question posed in the title of this
article is $3,000 to $4,000.

However, since liposuction surgery is nearly always elective
and not used in an emergency situation, the average cost of
liposuction surgery is difficult to determine because costs
vary by both the doctor and by the region where the liposuction
surgery is performed. So, best practice dictates that you should
compare two or three doctors to get an average cost in your
geographic area.

Doctors may prescribe post-ultrasound and massage treatments.
Some do not. The number of laboratory tests and fees will
affect your total cost. Some doctors use lasers, others use
ultrasonic devices.

Here are the major factors to consider. Keep in mind that for
doctors as for most business people, time is money.

1. The amount of fat to be removed - simple formula: the more
fat to be removed the more time it will take to remove it. The
result for very obese patients is higher cost.

2. Your sex will affect the cost. Fat is easier to remove from
women than men. Fat in men is usually tougher (more fiber) than
in women. So, the average time of liposuction for men will take
longer.

3. If your doctor uses a general anesthesia and a hospital to
perform the surgery, your cost is increased.

4. How many areas of your body need treatment? You need to find
out what your doctor considers different and separate areas
because he or she will charge a fee for each area. Usually the
abdomen is divided into the upper and lower to make up two
areas. Your waist and your hips are considered as two areas.
Front and back thighs are also two separate areas.

5. Do you need to travel a long distance for your surgery? To
get an average cost of liposuction surgery you need to figure
in the travel costs including gas for your car or flight
tickets and an overnight stay if that is necessary.

6. Will your doctor use lasers or ultrasonic liposuction? These
are not standard procedures so you must ask if either will be
used to make a fair comparison. Recent estimates show the
average cost of liposuction surgery is about $3,000 in Texas.
In New York it is over $4,000.

When it comes to money, you don't want to be surprised by a
bill. Ask many questions about the liposuction surgery and be
sure to nail down an approximate cost. If you are comparing
costs, always compare the total quote from each doctor as
opposed to comparing the smaller component fees separately.
This will make it easier for you.

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