LIPOSUCTION COSTSAccording to 2013 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of liposuction in the United States was $2,866. However, it is important to note that this cost does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses. When calculating liposuction costs, keep in mind that the price of the procedure is not limited to paying for the time the doctor actually performs it. You will need to budget for the use of surgical facilities, necessary medical tests, anesthesia, post-operative prescriptions and clothing, excess skin removal procedures, and any other follow-up treatment that may be necessary. . Procedure Cost BreakdownThere are a number of elements that go into calculating the overall cost of any liposuction procedure. The costs associated with your particular liposuction plan should be discussed during the initial consultation with your cosmetic surgeon. This first consultation is often free with no obligation to undergo the procedure. However, you should clarify this with your doctor before the consultation, as some have fees that you will be charged in the event that you decide not to continue with the procedure. Here are some of the typical items that are added together to create your final bill. Surgeon's Fees This is the largest part of the overall cost of liposuction. This is usually a flat fee offered to you after determining your individual needs and varies depending on the provider (and some factors that will be covered later, such as geography). Although comparing surgeon price is one of the easiest ways to reduce your overall liposuction costs, it is not necessarily ... middle of paper ...... ranging from $2,000 to 4 $500) can cost considerably less.PaymentYou may have saved for years to get your liposuction, in which case paying is as painless as possible. However, if you don't have the savings to pay for everything up front, many surgeons offer financing plans to their clients. These may be private agreements with the doctor or based on applying for credit with a large company that will charge interest on top of regular payments. Health insurance generally does not pay for liposuction because it is considered a cosmetic procedure rather than a necessary one. Additionally, they most often do not cover any of the tests and treatments associated with preparation for or recovery from the procedure. You should check with your insurer to see if they will cover any medical treatments that may be necessary in the event of complications...