The Cost of Surgery and Trends in Cosmetic Surgery Prices

 

The cost of plastic surgery has been rising gradually upwards in the past few years. Plastic surgery costs have something to do with the technological expenses and operating fees on the part of the surgeon, but they also have to do with supply and demand as well. Whatever the reason, cosmetic surgery prices begin in the thousands—in order to pay for surgery, you might have to tighten your budget a little and prioritize.

 

The search for affordable plastic surgery can be an arduous one. But despite the hefty price tag, the cost of surgery doesn’t seem to be scaring away too many patients. In 2007, the total amount of cosmetic plastic surgery costs added up to $12.4 billion, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That’s a staggering increase of 59% over the combined sum of all cosmetic surgery prices in 2000. These numbers speak to the fact that, despite high plastic surgery costs, patients ultimately judged the immeasurable qualitative value of their operations to be worth every dollar. So just how did Americans spend their money? A few highlights below.*

 

 

 

Liposuction was the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure for both men and women in 2007. Liposuction costs averaged out at $2,920 per procedure. It is crucial to remember, however, that liposuction is one of the most variable cosmetic surgeries out there. Depending on your weight, shape, and the number of areas you want to target, your liposuction costs can veer dramatically from this national average. The amount that a large, heavy man and a small-framed woman pay for surgery might as well apply to two different procedures. Inquire carefully about your personal liposuction costs.

 

 

Breast augmentation cost American women over a billion dollars in 2007, taking the top spot for the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in this demographic. The total includes both silicone implants and saline implants. To break the numbers down further, breast augmentation cost women an average of $4,087 for silicone, while the cost of breast augmentation using saline rang in a little lower at $3,690.

 

 

 

 

Also filling in the other top five spots in 2007 were rhinoplasty and hair transplant operations. Hair transplant surgery cost an average of $5,874, though this number is derived from procedures done on both men and women. The full range of rhinoplasty costs came in at $661,376,647 in America overall, or $4,357 for each average operation.