Liposuction

How Much Is Liposuction, Anyway?

Your total cost for liposuction really depends on the number of areas being treated. But to give you an idea, the average cost of liposuction of the stomach is between $9,000-$10,000.

What does liposuction cost?

So you’ve learned the magic of body contouring with liposuction and you’ve got a couple of areas in mind. Let’s talk about what you can expect when it comes to the cost of liposuction.

On average double chin liposuction costs between $3,000-$4,000, while stomach, love handles, and lower back could be $8,500-$11,000. And something like arm liposuction costs between $7,000-$8,000 on average.  

Mommy makeover before and after (breast augmentation and 360 liposuction) by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeremy Pyle of Amelia Raleigh
Mommy makeover before and after (breast augmentation and 360 liposuction) by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeremy Pyle of Amelia Raleigh

But, the truth is your liposuction price will really depend on the number of areas being treated, your plastic surgeon, and your location. 

Liposuction is a little tricky to give a flat, one-size-fits-all price because the treatment areas differ greatly in cost. For example, submental liposuction costs and neck liposuction costs are typically a lot less than a trunk or 360 liposuction procedure. 

A little sticker shocked? The price tends to surprise people, but in reality, it’s a lot of physical work to perform liposuction. Plus, at Amelia Aesthetics, the price includes things like a compression garment and anesthesia fees, not just the surgical procedure.

Double chin liposuction before and after photo by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rafi Fredman of Amelia St. Louis 
Chin liposuction before and after photo by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rafi Fredman of Amelia St. Louis 

Be sure to ask, “What’s included in the price?”

As we’ve talked about throughout the Bustmob Academy series, it’s important to understand what’s included in the cost. Because it does vary depending on the surgeon and practice.

At Amelia Aesthetics your price typically includes the following: 

  • One-on-one consultation
  • All pre- and post-op appointments
  • Surgeon and operating fees
  • General anesthesia
  • Compression garment
  • Patient Care Coordinator 
  • Pre-op and recovery instructions 

However, that isn’t the case for every plastic surgeon’s office so be sure to ask and know what is covered in your price or use Amelia’s instant online pricing tool to get the most up-to-date pricing. No one wants to be surprised with an anesthesia bill or operating fees down the road. 

Mommy makeover before and after (tummy tuck, stomach and flank liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation) by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Roughton of Amelia Raleigh
Mommy makeover before and after (tummy tuck, stomach and flank liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation) by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Roughton of Amelia Raleigh

Outside of the procedure, there may be some other costs.

Keep in mind that outside of your liposuction treatment, you may have additional costs that pop up in the pre-op or post-op journey. For example, with those areas of stubborn fat permanently removed, you may find a wardrobe update is in order! 

The Bustmob Community, a supportive space for women interested in plastic surgery, is always buzzing with fashion advice and links for must-have recovery items and favorite clothing to dress your new confidence once you’ve healed. 

Things you may want to include in your budget are: 

  • Additional garments
  • Supplements
  • Arnica tablets for bruising and swelling
  • Wedge and neck pillow 
  • Recovery clothing like button-up shirts and pull-on pants
  • Stool softeners 
  • Lost wages from recovery time away from work 
  • Prescriptions and medications
  • Pre-op lab testing 

To learn more about real expenses and total costs from real women who have been there, join the Bustmob Community. With thousands of women worldwide, there are countless experiences and perspectives being shared. Join the conversation for free by connecting with the Bustmob Community

Get real answers from real women who have had liposuction in the Bustmob Community.

Pro tip: Add liposuction to another procedure. 

It’s really common for people to add liposuction to another procedure like a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, which is why mommy makeovers have become so popular.

Not only because it makes for one recovery, but combining procedures tends to save on costs. 

You’ll only have one general anesthesia fee and one surgeon’s fee. Plus, a lot of plastic surgeons will offer some kind of discount when you have more than one procedure done at the same time. 

You can learn more about combining procedures with a mommy makeover in the free Bustmob Academy app

Mommy makeover before and after (tummy tuck, breast lift,  implants, thigh liposuction) by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cedric Hunter of Amelia Raleigh 
Mommy makeover before and after (tummy tuck, breast lift,  implants, thigh liposuction) by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cedric Hunter of Amelia Raleigh 

Researching liposuction surgery? We can help.

Download the free Bustmob Academy app with hundreds of free videos like the one above. We cover everything from the types of liposuction and costs to treatment areas of the body and realistic recovery.

Get behind the scenes of plastic surgery with Jenny Eden, founder of the Bustmob Community, and Gretta Nance, lead educator at Amelia Aesthetics with over 20 years of experience in plastic surgery education. Get your research done in a way that’s easy to understand, personal, and binge-able anytime, anywhere. 

The team at Amelia Aesthetics is dedicated to making things easy for you and to giving you the information you need BEFORE your cosmetic surgery consultation.

Explore our before and afters from the kindest surgeons you’ll ever meet, view our pricing, and when you’re ready, instantly book with our online booking tool.

Bustmob Academy is just one of our free resources. We can’t wait for you to take advantage of all the others that live inside our free app. 

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