subject: Liposuction Is Not Just For The Wealthy [print this page] Maybe ten or fifteen years ago, plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction were thought to be just for the wealthy, like movie stars or musicians--but not anymore. Today more than ever, eliminating excess fat in your body's problematic areas has become more affordable so even more people can enjoy the benefits of lipo.
Clearly the cost of plastic surgery procedures will vary from state to state, as well as between medical centers in the same county or city. However, due to the technological advances in recent years, the aesthetic surgery operations have become more cost-effective and time-effective, which adds up to lower costs for patients.
Likewise, the numerous types of liposuction techniques (such as tumescent, ultrasonic, SmartLipo, and laser) allow for customized treatments, which can help reduce overall costs. For instance, instead of needing to conduct an extensive procedure for a small pocket of fat in your arms, you might only need a small incision combined with laser liposuction. Having options for minor procedures can assist in lowering overall costs for the surgeon and patient.
Obviously, these procedures are still surgical operations and will still costs thousands of dollars, but they are overall more affordable, especially with some operations being covered through health insurance or having an option to use a payment plan.
For instance, the anesthesia alone can cost between $500 and $1,000, and the actual facility that you are operated in can cost about the same amount, if not a few hundred dollars more. With that in mind, an individual is paying anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 for just those two elements of the procedure.
Next, you will have to consider what type of operation you will have, who will be the surgeon, and how many body parts you are having treated. The cost will change slightly between ultrasonic and laser treatments, for example, and the most experience and accredited a surgeon is, the more likely it is that you will have to pay more. Lastly, the different areas of your body will cost different amounts. One illustration of this is comparing the stomach to the outer thigh, where the stomach will cost more (as it is a major part of the body). However, some centers and surgeons will offer a slight discount if you receive treatment on more than one body part.
If you are considering lipo, make sure to get all of the necessary information and understand all of the risks (including health and financial).
