Liposuction Cost: Average Price, What Affects It & Financing

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat from targeted areas of the body. Because it is priced by treatment area, the number of areas, their size, and the surgeon's own fee schedule do most of the work in setting the final price.

Every figure on this page is a published estimate with a check date of Oct 12, 2026. Sources measure different things, so read the label on each number before you compare it with a quote.

The ASPS figure of $4,711 is the surgeon's fee only. According to ASPS, it does not include anesthesia, the operating room or surgical facility, prescriptions, or medical tests. Those are billed separately, so your total will be higher than the average surgeon's fee. The size of the gap depends on the facility and the anesthesia provider, and no single number on this page captures it.

This is a common reason a quote looks different from a headline average. Ask whether a price is "all-in" or surgeon's fee only before you compare two offices.

Price follows the treatment area. The CareCredit figures below are national averages with a low and high end for each area.

Combined areas cost more than a single one, which is why upper and lower abdomen together sits well above either part alone. If you are comparing a quote for several areas against a figure for one, you are not comparing like with like.

The two sources above do not describe the same bill. The ASPS number is an average surgeon's fee. The CareCredit number is built around a specific treatment, upper and lower abdomen, and shows a range from low to high. A single-area procedure and a multi-area procedure will not land in the same place.

Other things that may move a quote:

• Geographic market. Offices in large metro areas may charge more than offices elsewhere.
• Surgeon experience and reputation. Fees may reflect how in demand a surgeon is.
• Facility type. A hospital, an accredited surgical center, and an in-office suite may bill differently.
• Anesthesia type. The kind of anesthesia and who provides it can change the total.
• Treatment area and size. More areas, or larger ones, may mean more time in the operating room.

A written quote makes comparison easier. Ask each office to itemize these lines:

• Surgeon's fee
• Anesthesia fee
• Facility or operating room fee
• Prescriptions and any post-procedure supplies, such as compression garments
• Follow-up visits, and whether they are included
• The cost of a touch-up or revision, if one is needed, and who pays for it

Also ask what the deposit is, when the balance is due, and what happens to your payment if you need to reschedule. Confirm that the surgeon is board certified and operates in an accredited facility. Whether the procedure suits you is a question for a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Cosmetic procedures are generally paid out of pocket. Coverage rules vary by plan, so check your policy or call your insurer before you schedule if you think a medical reason may apply. Ask for any approval in writing.

Ask too whether a compression garment or follow-up visits are included, since both can add to the final total if billed on their own.

Many offices accept payment plans or third-party medical financing. If you finance, compare these before you sign:

• The interest rate and whether interest is deferred or charged from day one
• Any promotional period and what happens when it ends
• Fees for late or missed payments
• The total you will repay

A lower monthly payment spread over a longer term can still mean a larger total cost. Read the full terms of any financing agreement.

National averages give a rough range. A surgeon's quote after an in-person consultation reflects the areas you want treated and the facility where the work will be done. Get quotes from two or three board-certified plastic surgeons, ask each for the same itemized breakdown, and compare the totals.