subject: Why Liposuction Price Varies Based On What You Plan On Having And Which Performctor You Decide To Pe [print this page] With liposuction becoming more and more popular, it's also becoming more and more accessible. As a result, liposuction price is becoming a rather interesting topic because it can span a wide range depending on several factors. Liposuction is basically the process of removing fat from certain areas of the body. Other common terms for it are liposculpture, lipo, and even lipoplasty. Because most procedures are rather invasive, regardless of the area, a 4-6 week recovery time can be expected. All of these factors need to be considered when comparing prices.
Even though it can be tempting, the actual cost of the surgery should never be the determining factor in where or by whom to have your surgery performed. Shopping around for the cheapest price may seem to make the most sense, but you might find yourself paying for the decision in the long run. You can more than double your cost if the surgery has to be redone by another surgeon.
The cost of the surgeon himself or herself is generally the biggest fee when pricing out a liposuction procedure. Additionally, there are other fees like anesthesia, room fees, operating room fees, costs of medicines (before and after), and possibly others. Liposuction performed in a hospital may incur even more fees. Insurance companies will not pay for elective surgeries such as this, so to know how much each and every fee involved with the process is before moving forward is always the most prudent course of action.
Liposuction prices generally run anywhere from about $1,500 all the way up to $7,500, depending on what's being done and how severe the problem. Combining several procedures will often reduce the rate, but can also increase risks. Time is really the primary determining factor of how the doctor decides on price. If there's a more than normal amount of fat to be removed, then it will take more time, thus costing more.
If the surgeon performing the procedure has extensive experience and a long history of successful surgeries, then the fees will almost always be higher. Having a surgeon with a good reputation for excellent work will definitely have it's pluses, and also provide a level of comfort for you, but it will also end up costing you more.
Gender also plays a role in liposuction price. Not because of sexual bias, but because male fatty tissue is more dense and fibrous than a female's and is more difficult to remove, therefore it takes more time.
