Plastic Surgery Cost

Considering cosmetic surgery? Plastic surgery cost is likely one of the variables that you are weighing in your pursuit of ageless beauty.
The costs of plastic surgery vary greatly. They depend on the type of procedure and often your geographic location.
The cost of cosmetic surgery tends to comprise the surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, operating room fee and implant fee (if applicable).

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the national averages for plastic surgeon fees are:

The Variables of Plastic Surgery Cost

Plastic surgery costs also vary based on the treated area(s). For example, the average cost to have liposuction performed in one area of the body is up to $4,000, in three areas is $6,000 to $8,000 and in five areas is $8,000 to $11,000.

The cost is higher for larger body areas. For example, the average cost for the abdomen is $4,000 to $8,000, but for the outer thigh is about half as much.
And plastic surgery costs vary depending on overhead costs. The average cost of facelift cosmetic surgery, for example, ranges from $6,000 to $15,000. The cost for anesthesia ranges from $1,000 to $1,300. The facility fee (or hospital fee) ranges from $500 to $2,000. The remaining cost is the surgeon's fee.

Key Questions to Ask About Plastic Surgery Cost

• What is included in the fee? Sometimes the office will tell you only about the surgeon's fee and leave out anesthesia fee, operating room fee, and implant fee.
• Are there any payment or finance plans available?

Sources:
ASAPS website. Cost: Surgeon Fees per Procedure.

[page updated September 2008]