What Is The Cost Of Liposuction
Lets give you some numbers now. The cost of liposuction is around $2100 - $9200.
You have made the considered decision that you want to have liposuction. Some of the other decisions you have to make include picking a surgeon and working out what liposuction will cost. The price of the liposuction is often the biggest factor in your decision.
Medical tourism has boomed over the last 2 decades. Prices for cosmetic procedures have increased in the United States and Europe quite considerably. Many developing countries now have excellent health services and are a viable and cheaper option for your operation.
What Affects Liposuction Costs?
There are 3 main factors in the price.
1. The Plastic Surgeon " If your surgeon is well trained and qualified he or she is likely to charge more. Each country trains their surgeons differently so do a bit of research. If they are experienced they may charge more as well.
2. Where and how you have your operation " If your liposuction is performed in the surgeons office it may be cheaper. If you need a full anesthetic and overnight stay the price will shoot up.
3. The regions to be treated " The most frequent regions treated are the legs, abdomen and back. Each is one region and multiple regions treated cost more. Male fat is more fibrous and takes longer to treat which can increase the price.
Liposuction Guide Prices
These are for information only and are based on US prices.
1. Abdominal Region $3100 - $8900
2. Lower half Abdomen $2000 - $5900
3. Side of trunk $1900 - $6000
4. Front of Legs and Knee $1900 - $5600
5. Back $2,000 to $4,000
6. Inside Thighs $1900 - $5500
7. Cheeks, Chin, Neck, Jowls $2,000 to $5,500
8. Hips and Upper Thigh $2000 - $6100
9. Buttocks $2,000 to $5,500
10. Outer Legs $1900 - $5200
So as the list suggests cost of liposuction will make a dent in your savings. Liposuction prices overseas usually make a much smaller dent.
Liposuction Prices Overseas
It is cheaper to go abroad for your liposuction. The price is however only one point in your decision. Other points to think about include training and experience of both the surgeon and his staff, the follow up care offered and what he or she offers to do if something goes wrong.
Examples Of Liposuction Prices Overseas
These figures are just a guide and starting point. Every hospital or clinic will vary.
Bolivia $1,929
Brazil $905
Hungary $1100
India $2,476
Lithuania $1500
Venezuela $2400
Every year many thousands of patients undergo liposuction surgery and are pleased with the outcome. A growing minority of them go abroad and enjoy both the results and the cost saving. If you do your research carefully and ask the right questions the liposuction cost will not stop you. You can join the ranks of medical tourists.
April 05 2009 07:45 am | Liposuction