subject: How Liposuction Price Varies Depending On What You Want Done And Who You Choose To Do It [print this page] Liposuction, because it removes fat from the body in one fell swoop, is becoming more and more popular as people get fatter and fatter. It can quickly reduce body fat and make someone look better without having to diet or change their lifestyle. Liposuction price, as with anything that gains popularity, is now starting to have a wide range, but price itself isn't just the hard costs. There are also intangibles to consider. The procedure also has many other names like lipoplasty, or the most common "lipo", and requires about a 6 week recovery period because of the invasiveness of the procedure. Comparing price is usually the first thing people look at.
Costs of the procedure can be looked at in two different ways: the cost of the procedure itself, and the emotional costs if the procedure is done wrong. This is why price should not be the determining factor in who you choose to do the surgery, but more so an additional factor after everything is weighed and considered.
Even the most under qualified surgeon, regardless of location, can overcharge for his/her services if they are good marketers. Even such, this is generally the largest of all fees associated with liposuction. Other fees include room fees, medicines, anesthesia, and others. Since it's considered an elective procedure most insurance companies will not pay for any of it, so you need to know what all the expenses are, regardless of where you get it done.
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.
Experience level of the surgeon is another factor in determining the cost of a procedure. A more experienced surgeon will be able to command and receive a higher fee. It's important to realize that it's true that you get what you pay for. The more experience a surgeon has, generally the better his results.
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.
