Cost is a concern for most people planning to undergo elective surgery; thankfully, most people know not to choose the “cheapest” surgeon, but still want to avoid overpaying for surgery.
Liposuction prices vary widely, depending on factors including:
- Surgeon’s experience, training, and certifications
- Technique or approach to the procedure chosen (some high-tech laser and ultrasound options, for example, sometimes cost more)
- Areas where liposuction will be performed (some areas require extra time and skill, while others are a bit more straightforward)
- Surgical facility location, staffing, and safety certifications
- Anesthesia method and anesthesiologist’s certification level
Because of these variances, depending on your surgeon and the scope of the corrections you want to see, you may have to pay anywhere between:
- $1,500 and $5,000 for arm liposuction
- $3,000 and $7,500 for breast liposuction
- $1,500 and $4,000 for back liposuction
- $1,500 and $4,500 for buttock liposuction
- $1,500 and $4,500 for gynecomastia liposuction
- $2,000 and $5,000 for outer thighs and knees
- $2,000 and $5,000 for flanks
- $2,000 and $5,000 for inner thighs and knees
- $1,600 and $5,000 for hips/waist
- $1,600 and $5,000 for outer thighs
- $2,000 and $4,500 for chin, cheeks, jowls, neck
According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average liposuction cost on one area of the body is about $3,500; part of this price point probably results from the fact that most women and men who choose liposuction have more than one area where they want to see improvement. If your goals involve multiple areas, or you plan to remove a larger amount of fat and excess skin (for example, after significant weight loss), the cost of your liposuction procedure will increase.
And keep in mind, depending on the surgical center and different regulations, your doctor may not include certain costs in the initial estimate. Anesthesia, operating room fees, recovery garments, lab work, and follow-up appointments all might not be included in your initial estimate. Liposuction costs are also much higher in areas of the country where the cost of living is higher.
Some of the cost of surgery directly results from the quality of your surgeon. Some less-highly-trained surgeons do charge significant fees, but by and large a more experienced, better credentialed, and more highly trained surgeon is going to charge more than his or her less-experienced counterpart.
When choosing a doctor for liposuction, it is important to consider their experience, the attention they pay to your goals and the planning process, and your comfort level with them.
Dr. Elliot Jacobs is an experienced, highly recognized New York plastic surgeon focusing on procedures for men. An innovator in his field. Dr. Jacobs has developed advanced techniques for correcting gynecomastia (enlarged male ‘breasts’) through liposuction, with a focus on comprehensive improvements from the chest to the waist area. He also provides surgical correction for men with overactive sweat glands through a minimally-invasive procedure that significantly reduces sweat production without eliminating it entirely.
A native New Yorker, Dr. Jacobs has served on the US Air Force and is an Honorary Police Surgeon for the New York City police Department. After earning his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, he completed a General Surgery residency there as well, and received specialized training in plastic surgery techniques before ultimately earning the position of Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Jacobs is board-certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Plastic Surgery; he is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and a Fellow of both the American and the International Colleges of Surgeons.
Dr. Jacobs recognizes the challenges that men experience due to problems such as enlarged breast tissue and overactive sweat glands, and he enjoys working with his patients personally to help restore their appearance and help enable them to enjoy a more confident outlook. Dr. Jacobs is committed to the ongoing advancement of plastic surgery techniques, and is a Consultant in Plastic Surgery to the United Nations. A frequent contributor to national and local news sources, Dr. Jacobs is also on the attending staff of several New York area hospitals and is the author of Mantalk: Tips from the Pros for Great Looks, Good Health and Maintaining Your Competitive Edge
