Liposuction Surgery Costs

So you're all set to have liposuction performed—you've chosen a doctor, you've had a consultation, and you couldn't feel more prepared. But what are you paying for this surgery? Is it a reasonable amount to be paying for liposuction, or is it completely outrageous? Do you even know what a reasonable amount of money to pay for liposuction is? It sounds like you should have asked yourself these questions before you chose a doctor, now you are stuck with this doctor and his price. Here's what you should have found out about liposuction surgery costs prior to choosing a doctor.

So, How Much, Exactly?

Liposuction surgery costs depend on many different factors. These factors include: the number of areas treated, the amount of fat to be removed from the areas, and the type of area treated (body site). The amount of fat that is to be removed during the surgery can have a huge impact on the liposuction surgery costs. The amount fat that you need to have removed, the longer the procedure will take; thus, the liposuction surgery costs will be higher. Because fat in males is harder to remove than fat in females (and men are larger and thus tend to have more fat) the liposuction surgery costs for males are generally higher than females.

The liposuction surgery costs also depend somewhat on the individual doctor that you are being treated by. This is why it is important to research many doctors before deciding on one. The prices of facilities vary by who and where your surgery is performed. Also, some doctors charge their patients for the compression garment that is worn after the surgery, antibiotics that might be prescribed, and for blood tests that need to be done. Thus, your individual doctor also plays a large role in determining liposuction surgery costs. To get to the point, the average liposuction surgery costs for one part of the body is between $800 and $1,000. However, some doctors may give you a discount if you are having liposuction performed on more than one body part. Liposuction surgery costs are not covered by health insurance because it is considered a cosmetic surgery. However, there are many ways that you can pay for liposuction surgery costs. You should ask your doctor if he has payment plans. Also, you should look into financing liposuction surgery. There are many resources out there to help with your decision.