Considering liposuction? If so, it’s important you educate yourself on liposuction prices. Costs are often based on several factors:

Time and Effort Are a Big Factor in Determining Liposuction Prices The required time and effort to perform a particular liposuction procedure on a patient is one of the most common factors that affect liposuction prices.

Although surgeons do their best to quote accurate fees based on the average time it takes to perform each procedure, if the surgeon runs into an unexpected problem during the procedure, this can affect the overall cost of liposuction.

Knowing what procedure you want to undergo and whether or not you have more or less fat in the area of treatment than the average patient can help make your estimates of liposuction prices more accurate.

Other factors that can affect the time required to carry out a liposuction procedure are:

• overall size of the patient’s body • degree of difficulty in the area of treatment • number of procedures being performed at the same time.

For example, someone who elects to have only their abdomen treated with liposuction will likely pay less than a someone who elects to have their abdomen and their thighs treated at the same time. Patients who weigh more can expect to pay higher liposuction prices than patients who weigh a lot less. This is because patients who weigh more usually have more fat that needs to be removed, so this can take longer. Patients who have had liposuction in the same area of treatment previously may have scar tissue in the area. This can also cause the procedure to take longer than expected and drive up the overall price of liposuction.

Additional Variables Affecting Liposuction Prices Additional factors that can increase or decrease the cost of liposuction include where the surgeon is located, as well as the surgeon’s experience, level of expertise, and reputation.

The cost of living in certain geographical areas can affect liposuction prices. So can a surgeon’s level of experience. If he or she has been practicing liposuction for many years, his or her level of expertise may command a higher fee. Surgeons who are new to the field of cosmetic surgery may charge lower fess than surgeons with more experience. Surgeons who do not have a good track record with their patients may also advertise lower fees and discounts in an attempt to stay in business.

Flat-Fee Estimates Many surgeons quote one flat fee, as it’s easier for patients to understand. Most of the time the fee will include each and every cost involved in performing the liposuction procedure, including all surgical fees, all nonsurgical fees, and the cost of the anesthesiologist and anesthesia if needed. The flat-fee pricing is often quoted when a surgeon performs liposuction out of his own office or outpatient surgical center.

When calling to inquire about liposuction prices, be sure to ask if the fee includes everything. There are times when the person answering the phone quotes only the surgeon’s fee. So be sure to ask what the fee estimate includes so that you can get a better idea of the total cost of your liposuction procedure from start to finish.