Medical Business

Lipoplasty

One of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction -- technically known as Suction Lipoplasty -- offers patients a means of losing stubborn fat deposits that are seemingly immune to diet and exercise. Liposuction is also used to contour the body by permanently removing fat deposits that may bulge through clothing. In some patients, the overall proportions of the body may appear to be unbalanced due to pockets of fat. Or, the abdomen may protrude. In such cases, liposuction may successfully remove excess fat, resulting in a more slender, flatter, and balanced body shape.

According to cost data supplied by the ASAPS, the national average surgeon fee for liposuction is $5,232. Surgeon fees within various regions of the United States vary widely depending on whether the practice is in an urban, suburban, or rural area. The national average fee covers the surgeon's fee only and does NOT include charges for the surgical facility, anesthesia, and the anesthesiologist, medical tests, prescriptions, or other miscellaneous costs related to liposuction. The best time to obtain a comprehensive cost figure is during the first consultation appointment with the surgeon. Many patients see two or more surgeons before undergoing surgery.