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As with any form of surgical procedure, Liposuction is among the more expensive procedures. of course it depends on how much and from where the procedures is performed.
What else can I help you with?
Are cosmetic procedures like liposuction typically covered by insurance?
No, cosmetic procedures such as liposuction are not typically covered by insurance. Liposuction in particular is considered to be an elective surgey, not one that someone must undertake for health reasons.
What could one expect the cost of liposuction to be?
Liposuction is almost always considered cosmetic surgery and is not covered by most insurance companies, however it is sometimes not as expensive as you would think. Typically liposuction on a stomach area costs between 1700 dollars to 4000 dollars depending on amount taken out.
Why is liposuction performed?
Liposuction is intended to reduce and smooth the contours of the body and improve a person's appearance. Its goal is cosmetic improvement.
Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for liposuction?
No. Neither Medicare nor Medicaid pay for elective cosmetic surgery procedures, like liposuction.
What form of cosmetic surgery is performed most frequently?
According to HowStuffWorks, liposuction is the most common cosmetic surgery as of 2005.
Is liposuction common?
It is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States.
What is the purpose of liposuction?
Liposuction is intended to reduce and smooth the contours of the body and improve the patient's appearance. Its goal is cosmetic improvement. It is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States.
How much money is spent on liposuction each year?
Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular over the years. Almost 9 million people underwent cosmetic surgical procedures in 2003, compared to slightly more than 400,000 in 1992. About 45% of the cosmetic surgery procedures performed in 2003 were repeats. And 32% of the patients having cosmetic surgery had multiple procedures done at once. Liposuction was the second most popular cosmetic procedure (nose reshaping is slightly more popular). In 2003, approximately 320,000 people had liposuction procedures. This comprises about 4% of all cosmetic procedures performed. In 1992, only 47,000 had liposuction, about 3% of all cosmetic procedures performed. Only 10% of liposuction patients in 2003 were men. In 1992, 13% were men. About 68% of women and 58% of men questioned during a phone survey said that they approve of cosmetic surgery. But only 19% of the women and 7% of the men surveyed admitted that they have had or would have cosmetic surgery themselves. (These statistics are taken from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons� website at www.plasticsurgery.org.)
Average cc's removed during liposuction?
The average amount removed is 1500cc to 3,000cc. Liposuction is a low risk cosmetic surgery that many people elect to have.
What is the most popular body part to be treated with cosmetic liposuction?
The most popular body part that is treated with cosmetic liposuction is the "belly". The "pooch" or lower abdomen is most common. Although this is most common, liposuction is being performed on most body parts and it is best to find a doctor who specializes in the area that you desire to be treated.
Where can I get cosmetic liposuction surgery done in Dallas, Texas?
You can go to www.davidmoralesmd.com, a plastic surgeon, as well as www.drjohnburns.com.
Where can I find a good liposuction doctor in Chicago?
You can try John Q. Cook MD - Whole Beauty Institute. You can also contact Liposuction & Cosmetic Surgery: Ross David MD.
