How Much
Does It Cost To Have A Liposuction?
Statistics show that around 50% of the American population are obese.
Most of them have given up on the traditional weight loss programs such
as dieting and exercising. Some are considering the effortless yet
costly alternative - liposuction.
It is very difficult to estimate the cost
of liposuction. There are a lot of factors to be considered.
Factors include the extent of the areas to be operated upon, the
technique and machines to be used, and the type of anaesthesia. Of
course, liposuction costs also largely depends on the surgeon's
fees.
Usually, liposuction costs are
divided into three. These are the cost of anaesthesia, the cost for the
use of facilities and the rest goes as the surgeon's fee. All of these
costs depends on the area to be treated. Anaesthesia usually costs
around $500 - $1000 for each area to be treated. Facilities also vary
on the number of areas to be treated. It can cost from $600 to around
$1200. The bulk of the remaining cost goes to the surgeon.
On the
average, performing liposuction in one area may cost you to up
to $4000, depending on the extent of the operation. For larger
areas,
the cost is definitely higher. Usually, you also would need to have
other areas on your body treated. Additional operations may cost you
another $3000.
It might be more cost efficient to have several areas treated together.
The cost per body area reduces if more than one area is operated. That
is because, treating an additional area is relatively easier than
treating the first area. In addition, you won't have to undergo another
examination. Because the number of areas treated largely defines the
total cost, you would have to clarify with your surgeon how he counts
the areas. Usually, the upper and lower abdomen are counted as two.
There is also a wide variation on surgeon fees. Regional variation may
account for this. Surgeons may ask for different fees depending on
their level of expertise and experience. Usually, those who have been
in the industry for years are the ones who ask the highest fees.
Cost of
liposuction also consists of the costs associated with using
the facilities. Ultrasonic liposuction costs higher than ordinary
liposuction because of the additional equipment required. If laser
treatments are used during your liposuction operation, the total cost
could significantly increase.
There are also fees for laboratory tests, such as blood tests. You
would also need to pay for the liposuction compression garments. These
are the garments worn after the surgery.
The total cost of liposuction does not stop after surgery. Several
doctors prescribed additional medications and treatments. Examples of
these after-surgery treatments are endermologie, massage and
ultrasound. Antibiotics for possible infections may also be prescribed.
Post-visits can also add up to the total cost.
Liposuction cost also depends on the amount of fat removed. Since the
more fat that needs to be removed, the longer it'll take for the
operation, total cost increases. The liposuction cost matrix is
adjusted accordingly should the patient be significantly obese.
There is also a difference on liposuction
costs brought about by
gender. Generally, males are larger and tougher and their fats are more
fibrous. Because it is relatively more difficult to remove male fats
from female fats, charges on male liposuction is a bit higher.
Those who are considering having liposuction, must have at least a
rough estimate of how much it'll cost. By having these rough ideas, you
can avoid surprises. You might want to pay your surgeon a visit first
and have him examine the areas that need to be treated. He should be
able to give a more realist cost estimated.
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