Many of our male patients coming into the office are curious about how much a liposuction procedure would cost for them. Whether it is a small bit of fat removed from the neck or liposuction around the abdominals after years of fat accumulation, men are concerned about the cost of the procedure. Men tend not to be as informed about the ins and outs of cosmetic surgery, since much of the information about plastic surgery is gained through reading magazines, watching TV, or talking to others who have had procedures themselves—it is just not as common for men to have these experiences compared to women. Dr. Kole understands that for any patient to be comfortable with their procedure, they should be fully informed about the procedure, including its cost. While costs will vary for numerous reasons, here are some guidelines when analyzing the cost of male liposuction.
The first thing to keep in mind when considering the cost of a liposuction procedure is that this is NOT the time to bargain hunt. Unlike your search for the best deal for a lawnmower, searching for a “deal” in liposuction could set you back later. Liposuction is not simply a product that you buy; you are also paying for the services of an expert and various important accommodations. In some sense, what you pay for is what you get, and if you pay less, you might get a surgeon of lesser quality who is not as familiar with the procedure or not as skilled in performing it. Even if you save some money on the procedure, you may be regretting your decision later if you need corrective surgery to fix any unsightly scars or puckered skin that results from a mediocre liposuction procedure. Ultimately, trying to save money on your liposuction procedure might cost you more in the long run.
While procedurally male and female liposuction is almost identical, the reasons why males and females elect liposuction may be different, and their ultimate goals of surgery might also differ. Many men coming into our office emphasize that they want subtle changes that only they and their partners might notice. They want to rid themselves of excess fat without drawing attention to themselves, and only to appear more naturally fit to others. Women tend to want more fat removed, and also tend to emphasize less the fear that others will notice they had liposuction. For this reason, liposuction for men is a subtle procedure and often times men look like they lost less weight or slimmed down less than a female might after liposuction. Given that men want more subtle results, liposuction procedures might vary between male and female surgeries. Men might require less liposuction in a particular area, but might require more precision.
Another factor that affects the cost of liposuction is the size of the patient. Gender matters when considering this factor because men tend to be larger than women in many areas including the arms, abdomen, and flank areas. Much of the information available on the internet is geared towards liposuction for women, so any price quotes may be in the general ballpark of what your liposuction will cost, but may not take into consideration factors such as time in surgery that might increase the cost. Dr. Kole suggests doing your research and looking up male-specific procedures and their accompanying costs to avoid being mislead. He suggests finding plastic surgeons who have a section dedicated to male procedures on their website, like the Kole Plastic Surgery Center features male procedures at www.koleplasticsurgery.com.
Dr. Kole believes it is important to keep in mind that cost estimates are not precise and should not be taken as fact prior to a consultation. A consultation with your plastic surgeon is an important step in the surgical process, as it gives the surgeon an opportunity to find out what you want out of liposuction and it also gives your surgeon the chance to assess what the specific individual needs. Costs will vary patient to patient because each patient’s body is unique and will require different amount of time in surgery, different amounts of fat removed, and different accompanying surgeries.
The costs for liposuction, as with any cosmetic surgical procedure consists of:
- The surgeon’s fee for the procedure
- The facility fee where the procedure is being performed (Surgical center or Hospital)
- Anesthesia fee (if it is separate from the facility fee.)
The surgeon’s fee is based on time and complexity of the procedure.
The facilities fee is based on the amount of time of surgery, the length of recovery, and the hard costs; (tubing, supplies, suture, drapes, garments, etc)
The anesthesia fee is usually based on time.
Male liposuction surgeon’s fee for the chest starts at $1500, the abdomen and love handles at $2500, and the neck at $1000. These are general starting prices and do not include the facility or anesthesia fees.
Having your procedure performed at our licensed Ambulatory Surgical Center in Southampton attached to our medical office can save several hundred dollars off your procedure as compared to the local area hospitals. In addition, at the Kole Plastic Surgery Center Center, we only use Board Certified Anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia and our facility is clean, safe and private.
The best way to find out how much your liposuction will cost is to make a consultation appointment today with Dr. Kole. Please call the office at 215-315-7655 to set up your private complimentary consultation.
