What are the Costs of Plastic Surgery?

What are the Costs of Plastic Surgery?

Those struggling with self-esteem and health issues due to adverse body features
can rest assured that there is hope. Plastic surgery can correct appearance
imperfections and give you a renewed sense of self-esteem and confidence you
need to succeed.

The following is a list of the national average cost of plastic surgeon's fee
for a wide array of plastic surgery procedure. This data was based plastic surgery
prices from 2003 data, and was compiled by the American Society of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery:

Surgical Procedures:

Abdominiplasty (Tummy tuck) $4,827

Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) $2,599

Breast Augmentation $3,360

Breast Lift $3,965

Breast: nipple enlargement (cosmetic only) $1,792

Breast: nipple reduction (without breast reduction) $1,516

Breast reduction (women) $5,351

Buttock augmentation $3,681

Buttock lift $4,793

Calf augmentation $3,075

Cheek implants $2,643

Chin augmentation $1,957

Facelift $5,966

Forehead lift $3,065

Gynecomastia treatment (male breast reduction) $3,124

Hair transplantation $3,084

Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials) $1,633

Lipoplasty (liposuction) $2,578

Lower body lift $7,874

Otoplasty $2,762

Pectoral (male chest) augmentation $3,992

Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) $3869

Thigh lift $4,308

Umbilicoplasty (not with abdominoplasty) $1,688

Upper arm lift $3,299

Non-surgical Procedures

Botox injection $384

Cellulite treatment (mechanical roller massage therapy) $449

Chemical peel $800

Dermabrasion (not including microdermabrasion) $1,405

Laser hair removal $388

Laser skin resurfacing $2,317

Laser treatment of leg veins $389

Microdermabrasion $161

Sclerotherapy $272

Soft tissue fillers:

Autologous fat $1,270

Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiance) $1,169

Collagen $381

Hylaronic Acid $552

Never choose a doctor solely on the basis of lower cost. You should entrust
your face or body to a certified surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
These are the surgeons who have gone through vigorous training and testing.
The certification is the "gold standard" in the plastic surgery industry.

Plastic surgery prices should be fully disclosed and agreed to up front, prior
to any surgical procedure. Some advertised Plastic surgery costs may appear
lower because they reflect only the cost of the procedure, and does not include
additional costs. There are number of different things that factor into the
full cost of the operation including:

Length and complexity of the procedure
Type of anesthesia - general and local (Anesthesiologist fee)
Pre- and post-operative examinations
Operating room fee
Overnight stay (if required)
Insurance coverage - if plastic surgery is deemed as a medical requirement

Normally, insurance companies will not cover the costs of plastic surgery for
cosmetic purposes unless the procedure is performed for a medical purpose to
restore some type of functional aspect. An example is breast reduction to alleviate
the pain caused by the weight of the breasts, which can interfere with normal
activities. Therefore it is important to consult your insurance company to see
if there is any coverage, it is often necessary to submit a letter from your
general practitioner and plastic surgeon stating the medical need for the operation.
Even if there is no insurance coverage, there is a number of ways to pay for
plastic surgery cost(s). Most plastic surgery clinics will work with you to
determine the best way for you to cover your plastic surgery costs, including
financing loans, or paying on an installment plan.

Be sure that you have thoroughly researched the plastic surgery option that
you feel you can benefit from. Be selective with your choice of surgeon. Remember,
you can't put a price on your happiness.