COSTS OF LIPOSUCTION According to 2013 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of liposuction in the United States was $2,866. However, it is important to note that this cost does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities, or other related expenses. When calculating liposuction costs, keep in mind that the price of the procedure is more than paying for the time the doctor actually performs it. You will need to budget for the use of surgical facilities, necessary medical tests, anesthesia, post-operative prescriptions and clothing, excess skin removal procedures, and any other follow-up treatments that may be needed. necessary. Procedure Cost Breakdown There are a number of elements that go into calculating the overall cost of any liposuction procedure. The costs associated with your particular liposuction plan are something that should be discussed in the initial consultation with your cosmetic surgeon. This initial consultation is often free and carries no obligation to undergo the procedure. However, you should clarify this with your doctor before the consultation as some have a fee that you will be charged if you decide not to have the procedure. Here are some of the typical components that are added together to create your final bill. Surgeon's Fee This is the largest portion of the overall cost of liposuction. This is generally a fixed fee that is offered to you after determining your individual needs and varies by provider (and some of the factors that will be discussed later, such as geography). While pricing your surgeon is one of the easiest ways to reduce your overall liposuction costs, this isn't necessarily… middle of the paper… which ranges from $2,000 to $4,500) can cost significantly less. Payment You may have been saving for years to get your liposuction, in which case paying is as painless as paying has ever been. However, if you don't have the savings to pay for everything up front, many surgeons offer financing plans for their clients. These can be private arrangements with your doctor or based on a credit application through a larger company that will charge interest along with regular payments. Health insurance will generally not pay for liposuction as it is seen as a cosmetic procedure rather than a necessary one. Additionally, they will very often not cover any of the tests and treatments associated with preparing for or recovering from the procedure. You should check with your insurance company to see if they will cover any medical treatments that may be necessary if complications arise.