How Much Does Liposuction Cost

Liposuction is becoming very popular as a good way to jump start that weight loss. Anyone who is extremely overweight wants to lose a lot right from the beginning. So the question is how much does liposuction cost, and can I afford it? First of all you need to know what kind of liposuction you will need. There are different fees for different procedures. Also, it depends on what part of the body you will have the liposuction. You may only need one area, or several areas treated on the body. Just for ballpark figures to start with, a one-day liposuction cost could range from $2,000 to $8,000.

Multiple treatments that take more than one visit, could cost from $12,000 to $20,000 or even more depending also on the parts of the body being treated. The surgeon that you use will also determine the cost. And ask how much does liposuction cost to have it done in a different town or state. Location also has an impact on the price. So, right from the start, there are many factors that determine how much it is. Get a written quote from a qualified surgeon.

Once you find that qualified, board-certified surgeon, find out exactly what procedures you should have. Perhaps you don't need as much surgery as you thought, and could get away with less. Don't spend any more than you have to. The surgeon may be able to do the liposuction in an office-type surgical facility. This could be done in one day, and he will total all of the expenses into one single fee. This would include the anesthesiologist, the surgical facility and of course, the surgeon's fee.

Some surgeon's may have all of these fees listed separately and you would need to pay each fee that way. Some costs, for example, for these single area lipsuctions, are from $2,000 to over $7,000.A single area could be the abdomen, female breast reduction, or the outer thighs. Both outer thighs are considered to be one area. These fees are determined by the time and procedure needed to perform the lipsuction. Sometimes the fee for any additional liposuction after the one-day surgery can even be less than that first day, depending on what area is being done. These fees may run from $1,200 to more than $4,000. Either one large area or several small areas can be done in one day. No matter how these costs may sound, this is not the only way to decide on having liposuction.

The surgeon is the most important decision you need to make first. Even if you find one who charges a smaller fee, he may not have the background or professional experience that another surgeon has. You may not be happy with the results. This is a very important investment in your health and body, and you want to spend wisely. Unfortunately, liposuction is not covered by health insurance. It is considered a cosmetic surgery.

There are a couple of exceptions to the rule on health insurance coverage. If female breast reduction surgery is needed to relieve any shoulder or back pain, that may be covered by insurance. Also, for any liposuction done for small fatty tumors just beneath the skin will probably be covered. You would have to check with your insurance company for that information. At any rate then, expect to pay for your liposuction.

Also check to see if you can get any loans or financing. When deciding on liposuction, remember that there are also non-surgical fees involved. That would include a nursing staff, pre-testing, operating room, post-operative garments and any other fee that's not the surgery itself. These fees alone could range from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on many factors. Ask the surgeon to give you an itemized list of the costs prior to the surgery.

Another factor determining the cost of the liposuction, is the size of the patient. A larger abdominal liposuction may cost $7,000, while a smaller abdomen could be $4,000. Just looking at a chart of average fees for liposuction shows that the lowest surgical fee are the arms or buttocks for $1,500 and the highest for the upper and lower abdomen at $7,500.