Liposuction Chart to Plan Your Costs
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery that is becoming more and more sought after. Despite its popularity liposuction has not become any cheaper and with new technologies coming onto the market the cost is actually rising. Looking at a liposuction chart that lists costs according to body part is one way to estimate how much you are going to spend.
A liposuction chart should also factor is other things that will come into play and affect your total cost. Factors such as your weight, gender and surgeon will all play a part in determining your final cost. The place where your surgery takes place and the type of liposuction are also determining factors.
Weight and Gender
If you are more than 30% above your ideal body weight then your liposuction will cost more than someone who is only 10 to 20% above their ideal body weight. To calculate your ideal body weight use the Body Mass Index and then calculate the percentage that you are overweight to get an idea of where you stand on the liposuction chart.
If you are very overweight liposuction is not the recommended route, instead a gastric band surgery may be more suitable. Your gender also plays a role in how much your liposuction will cost. Men generally pay more for liposuction as a man's fat is more fibrous and the procedure is slightly more complex because of this.
Cost According to Area
Each body part that you decide to have liposuction on varies in cost on the liposuction chart. The arms can start at $1,500 and can go up to $5,000. The starting price represents lower end surgical fees and the $5,000 fee represents upper scale surgical fees. Keep in mind that surgical fees are not the total cost of your surgery. You may have to pay for the cost of an operating room, an anesthesiologist, the surgical nurses present and surgical garments needed after your operation.
Other Costs
Non-surgical fees are not usually included in a liposuction chart listing surgical fees. Non-surgical fees that you will have to bear include any laboratory tests that might be taken before your operation. As mentioned earlier the staff that participate in your liposuction procedure need to be factored in.
As with any medical procedure you should not go to the surgeon who is the least expensive just to save money. Find a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a surgeon who is allowed to perform the procedure in an accredited hospital. You can check with The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for doctors who are privileged to do so.
