If you are considering getting liposuction cosmetic surgery done on your body, an important factor will be how much it costs. The price of such a treatment can vary greatly depending on how much of the body is treated, what specific type of liposuction is used, what state you are having the procedure in, what surgeon you are using and whether you have any special needs as a patient.

Because the cost of liposuction varies, it is hard to give a precise answer, but this concise guide to liposuction costs should help you in your research.

There are numerous kinds of procedures and the price depends on what body part is being operated on, the gender of the patient (the fee is generally higher for men due to the higher content of fibrous fat in their bodies), the percentage of body fat being removed and the qualifications and experience of the operating surgeon.

You will find when you are researching cost that prices seem to vary dramatically between clinics – some charge $750 for a procedure that costs thousands of dollars in another.

However there are general average liposuction prices which can act as a guide for you. Typically, liposuction in the United States will cost between $1500 and $3000, with a national average of $2578. For treatment on one body part (e.g. the chin, back, arms, thighs or abdomen) the price tends to be in the region of $1800. Around $900 will be charged for additional treatment to the waist, and if more than four areas are being treated, a discount will be given.

Using these figures as a guide can help you to plan and budget for your liposuction procedure and if there is a few particular clinics you are interested in, contacting them all for further information is recommended so that you can compare the services offered and fees charged.