How much does liposuction cost?

One of the main reasons UK citizens are going to countries such as Spain, Greece, Germany, South Africa and Eastern Europe for liposuction surgery is the cost savings. For those who do not mind traveling further, they are more choices in South Africa, Thailand or Argentina.

Companies offering liposuction surgery in these countries have responded to the increasing demand and have improved their quality of service dramatically.

Other than the cheaper cost of liposuction, bear in mind that travel costs within the Euro zone are much lower than flying to South Africa or to Eastern Europe. Besides cost, think about whether you might be fit enough to sit in an airplane for up to ten hours straight, one week after having liposuction? What are your gut feel about the country and the standards of the hospitals and surgeons? Will language difficulties be a thorn in the flesh?

The table below provides an indication of the comparative costs of liposuction. The prices shown are taken from a sample of clinics and hospitals in the UK and abroad, and should be used as a guide only. Contact several providers in each country, and find out what their current price is before you decide.

Costs of Liposuction in the UK Versus Aboard

	Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)	Breast augmentation	Upper and lower eyelids	Facelift
UK private hospital	£3,000 to £4,000	£3,500 to £5,000	£2,900 to £3,700	£4,300 to £6,000
UK cosmetic surgery clinic	£3,100 to £3,300	£3,600 to £4,600	£1,950 to £3,700	£4,000 to £5,700
Argentina	£1,270 to £1,750	£1,800 to £2,815	£1,165	£`1,060 to £2,415
Belgium	£1,650 to £2,850	£1,960 to £2,720	£1,600	£1,650 to £2,950
Bolivia	£790	£1,590	£850	£1,590
Brazil	£1,550	£2345	£1550	£1948
Croatia	£1,150 to £1,500	£2,250	£1,400	£2,700
Czech Republic	£1,756	£2,346	£1,226	£2,056
Egypt	£1,500	£2,000	£1,200	£2,100
Germany	£3,400	£3,000	£1,900	£3,400 to £6,000
India	£850	£1,300	£1,050	£1,800
Poland	£750	£1,920	£1,290	£1,945
South Africa	£2,100	£2,200	£1,750	£3,300
Spain	£2,400	£2,900	£2,100	£3,200
Tunisia	£1,260	£1,750	£1,190	£2,400
Turkey	£1,600	£1,720	£1,350	£1,600

The following is a list of the average costs for plastic surgery procedures across the United States. These numbers are derived from a survey of plastic surgeons that are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Costs below are for procedures being performed in accredited hospitals, accredited surgery centers, or accredited plastic surgery offices.

Costs of Liposuction in the US

Liposuction Surgery Type	Liposuction Prices (USD)
Abdomen, upper & lower:	$3,500 - 8,500
Abdomen, lower:	$2,500 - 5,500
Arms	$2,500 - 5,500
Back	$2,500 - 4,500
Breasts	$3,500 - 8,500
Buttocks	$2,000 - 5,000
Chin, Cheeks, Neck	$2,500 - 5,500
Flanks, male	$2,500 - 5,500
Anterior Thighs & Knees	$2,500 - 5,500
Inner Thighs & Knees	$2,500 - 5,500
Hips & Waist	$2,500 - 5,500
Outer Thighs	$2,500 - 5,500