Letty's Liposuction Directory

Liposuction Average Cost:

When trying to figure out what the average costs of lipo will be - you have to consider a number of factors.

One such consideration when assessing the cost of your liposuction procedure would be the facility in which the procedure will take place.

Hospital settings can cost more than outpatient settings. The reason is that - a hospital generally has more facilities and physicians to handle the occasional liposuction emergency...

It is important to note that you aren't automatically safer in a hospital setting.

Many outpatient clinics are equipped with the facilities and people to handle emergency situations too. So be prepared to pay for expert, well-prepared facilities whether they are in-hospital or outpatient settings.

Important stuff to remember...

Another factor influencing the average liposuction cost is - the amount of fat you are considering having removed. It can add significantly to the average cost of liposuction. Generally speaking - the more fat you have removed, the greater the costs will be.

So - for instance - say you are thinking of having a chin liposuction. Well you may pay less on average cost of liposuction - than if you are having your very large buttocks done.

The physician is responsible for setting his or her own - average cost of lipo surgery - area-based fees. That, in turn, will be heavily influenced by the local plastic surgery market. So again the only way to sort out the costs is to - have a thorough discussion with your surgeon where no detail is left out.

Bottom-line is "talk" to your doctor... Can't be emphasized enough, really.

• Number of Procedures: 147,392
• Estimated Total Spent in US: $806,185,765
• Average Cost of Procedure: $5,470

Also called Abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck is designed to give you a smoother, flatter abdomen. The procedure removes excess abdominal skin and may also reduce fat and tighten the muscles of your abdominal wall. It frequently is performed to correct the muscle weakness and loose skin that can occur following multiple pregnancies or significant weight loss.

Source - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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