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Cosmetic Surgery Prices

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By courtneytuttle


Cosmetic surgery is never cheap in fact it can be really expensive. Finding the best prices for cosmetic surgery may involve having a procedure done in another state and will definitely involve shopping around. Another thing to consider is that you might not want to find the cheapest price because then you might not have the procedure done by a good surgeon. You obviously never want to have a procedure done by a surgeon that isn’t of the utmost caliber.

This article will help you to know what kind of prices you should expect to pay for different procedures so that you don’t pay too much for your surgery. I will also help you to know how much you should expect to pay in different areas of the country because it can often save you money and get you a better surgeon if you travel to another state.

Tummy Tuck Surgery Prices

The average tummy tuck is going to cost around $6,000 and most surgeons across the country are going to charge between $4,000 and $8,000. In some areas the price of a tummy tuck will be even more extreme. In places like Los Angeles you would probably have to pay at least $8,000 and some surgeons will charge upwards of $15,000. For that reason many people will fly to another state where they can find a good surgeon that will charge significantly less. States that are known for having the best prices for these surgeries include Indiana, Utah, and Idaho.

Eyelid Surgery Prices

If you want to have cosmetic surgery done on your eyelids, you should expect to pay between $2,000 and $8,500. Sometimes people will only have their upper eyelids done and if this is the case for you, you may be able to have the procedure done for around $1,500. If you want to have both eyes done with upper and lower eyelids you should expect to pay in the neighborhood of $4,000.

Lip Enhancement Prices

If you’re going to have a simple collagen injection, you should expect to pay around $500. However, if you’re going to have surgery for lip enhancement you should expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,000. Generally people start with collagen injections and if they aren’t able to get the desired results, they will move on to something that’s more involved.

Liposuction Prices

Having liposuction done on an area of your body will generally cost between $2,000 and $5,000. Many people have more than one area treated at once and in those cases people often rack up bills in excess of $10,000. Usually with liposuction you will be put under by an anesthesiologist and that adds to the cost of the procedure. If you simply want the procedure done on a small area you can plan on a price that’s closer to the $2,000 range.

Upper Arm Lift Prices

Having a lift done on your upper arms is one of the more expensive surgeries out there and honestly when people try to find the cosmetic surgery price they would never expect to pay $3,000 to $5,000 for this procedure. The fact that the procedure is done in two distinct regions adds to the cost and since this procedure is fairly invasive, you are put under and this adds about $500 to the cost.

Facelift Prices

Going in for a facelift generally is going to cost you between $7,000 and $10,000. If you’re going to get a facelift I would highly recommend going to a highly reputable surgeon. Obviously the results will be seen by a lot of people and you won’t be able to hide a thing if it doesn’t turn out how you want it to.

As prices on cosmetic surgery go, this is definitely one of the most expensive.

Breast Augmentation Prices

Breast augmentation is fairly expensive because there are multiple processes involved. You should expect to pay between $5,000 and $7,000 for breast augmentation surgery. Generally speaking, the implants alone are going to cost over $1,000 and there will also be a fee for the anesthesiologist. If you have a surgeon offering to do this surgery for less than $5,000, he/she probably isn’t the type of surgeon you would want.

Choosing the Right Cosmetic Surgeon

Do everything you can to make sure that you choose a surgeon that has a solid reputation. You don’t want to mess around with a surgeon that can put you at risk for a health issue or for not being satisfied with the results you get. Never compromise the quality of your surgeon for the prices of cosmetic surgery you happen to be thinking about. This video offers some simple advice that can help you to choose a good surgeon.

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jazzuboo  says:
5 months ago

I had no idea cosmetic surgery was so expensive! Thanks for the information :-)

Snoopy  says:
5 months ago

Maybe now I can get my gigantic nose fixed

thanks for the useful info

geezer profile image

geezer  says:
5 months ago

Jeekers, Court, it costs a lot to stay beautiful

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Apepperson  says:
4 months ago

Great Hub Court! Just watched the Video and learned a lot. Plus I found out to keep my Wife away from cosmetic surgery catalogs!

bernadus  says:
3 months ago

Hi Court, why your adsense doesn't appropriate with the main keyword for this hub page?

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