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Laser Lipo Costs

The costs involved in laser liposuction include more than just the surgeon fee as most estimates are quoted at. That is one thing to keep in mind when asking for laser liposuction price quotes. During the initial consultation session and the discussion moves on to the cost, be sure to clarify whether the numbers being thrown out at you are for the entire procedure or are partial charges. Get quotes in writing so you have something to work off of. Some clinics might wants to avoid making the commitment but it is important as a shopper to get as definite an answer as possible. The costs can be broken down into a series of fees. This includes the surgeon fee, anesthesia fee, and facility fee.

The biggest mistake a prospective patient can make is base their decision solely on who offers the lowest price. There are many obvious things wrong with this and the most important is the increase in risk with an under qualified surgeon performing the procedure. Shop for a surgeon based on their qualifications first before taking price into consideration. Laser liposuction costs can be financed so there should not be a compromise of quality. A certified surgeon will have gone through rigorous training and examinations so they will be proud to show off these accomplishments. A good surgeon will often offer to show before and after pictures of their past patients so the prospective patient can have an idea of what to expect. In fact, a discount surgeon could end up costing more if the lesser qualified surgeon makes a mistake that requires a second procedure to correct.

In addition to the surgeon fee, the anesthesia fee will be added for the amount of the drug needed as well as the cost of administration if a certified anesthesiologist is required. In this aspect, laser liposuction is cheaper than traditional liposuction which requires general anesthesia to completely sedate the patient during the surgery. Laser liposuction only requires local anesthesia which means only the area being treated will be numbed and the patient remains awake during the surgery. The lower dosage required during most laser liposuction procedures means a saving in the cost of the drug and in some instances an anesthesiologist is not required.

Finally, the overhead costs have to be added into the total price the patient will have to pay. This is the facility or equipment fee and is the cost of using the surgery room and any equipment required to perform the surgery. Laser liposuction in particular requires a special machine which can cost the clinic about $100,000 to $150,000 acquire or lease. The clinic surely wants to recover this expense and will add it as part of the facility fee.

Sometimes there will be a charge for consultation or testing and pre-surgery analysis to determine the health condition of the patient before approving the patient for laser liposuction surgery. There could also be medication required after the surgery to help cope with any excess pain or other complications during recovery. These are additional uncategorized costs that a laser liposuction patient could expect to incur.

Los Angeles Liposuction Prices

Here is an approximate cost of liposuction at one Los Angeles plastic surgery location to give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay for laser liposuction. The cost of liposuction varies depending on the numbers of areas treated, the amount of extra fat expected to be removed, and whether or not liposuction has been already performed in the area. In general, fees range from $1000 to $3000 per area. For an exact quote, please schedule an appointment for consultation with a surgeon.

Abdomen and flanks ranges from $5,500 to $10,000. Arms and outer chests will costs around $4,500 to $7,500. Entire thigh is from $6,000 to $12,000. Neck and face is priced around $2,800 to $5,000. Buttocks, $5,500 to $10,000. And calves range from $4,500 to $7,500. Remember these are prices for traditional liposuction. But many places in Los Angeles of comparable reputation will charge around these prices plus or minus fees here and there.

Keep in mind that large areas like the thigh, tummy, or hips are not usually serviced with laser liposuction procedures although it can be done to small areas within those larger areas. Laser liposuction is usually $200 to $300 less than the traditional procedure but remember that traditional liposuction will do larger areas and laser liposuction will do smaller areas so the prices are a little inflated. Knock an additional $200 to $500 off the traditional liposuction prices quoted above and you get the idea that Los Angeles laser liposuction costs around $2,000 to $4,000 around the face and neck.