The Average Cost of Liposuction

There are many factors which greatly influence working out the average cost of liposuction. The factors include the nature and site of the operation, the surgeon involved, the chosen procedure and the age of the patient. On average liposuction will cost between $3000 to $5000 however depending on the factors aforementioned the cost could increase or decrease by a significant amount ($1000-$1500).

Average Cost of Liposuction: Factors leading

The factors leading to the total cost do depend on what is needed for the liposuction procedure. This is a brief list you may need to consider.

Who? – Are you: Male fat is a tougher fat than a females, this means that the time taken to remove the fat increases therefore being more expensive.
What? - Quantity of fat to remove: it takes more time to extract if more fat is present. This has a knock on effect as if the doctor is working longer he will be paid more.
What? - Anesthetic: General anesthetic costs more than local anesthetic. Sometime you will not have a choice depending on the procedure however it is something to bear in mind.
Where? - On the body: if you want more areas on the body treated the more complicated the operation becomes, hence time in surgery increases and consequently so do costs.
Where? – Do you live: Medical facilities cost more in larger cities, so bear in mind that smaller hospitals may be cheaper.
Why? – Extra Costs arise: Travel, extra accommodation and drugs may be extra costs you may not have thought of.