Chin liposuction or lipoplasty is assisted lipectomy, the removal of excess fat deposits in specific areas of the body. People of normal weight sometime have isolated areas of fat causing a disproportionate look on their bodies. These problem areas could be the result of inherited traits that do not respond to exercise or diet.
The average cost of liposuction according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is $2868. Chin liposuction is $500 to $750 cheaper than other liposuction procedures. Finding the cheapest surgery may not be to your advantage as with all surgery, skill is needed and it is often to your advantage to pay for the benefit of getting the services of a skilled surgeon.
Shaping the contours of the body is a surgical art. Experience comes at a cost, but is worth the expense. Take into consideration the surgeon’s reputation and experience. It may be worthwhile to pay more to have the benefit of the expert care.
Liposuction is cheaper in some foreign countries, such as Brazil, India, and Lithuania. Traditional liposuction is available for as little as $900 and chin liposuction is still another $500 to $750 cheaper. With chin liposuction, its cost is already so low it may not be worth it to add the cost of plane fare and hotel. It is probably cheaper to get the work done here in the U.S.
The most expensive price quoted for chin liposuction was in Palo Alto, CA and Flushing, NY for $4000 per procedure. The least expensive was $500 in Fountain Valley, CA. The $4000 procedures were done expertly and the patients reported that they were happy with the results. The $500 procedure was completed without incident but he patient isn’t sure they even notice a difference. Apparently, even in liposuction, you get what you pay for.
The range of costs vary from $742 in Lexington, KY to $1500 in Costa Rica and from $3000 in Miami and Tucson to $3000 in Canada. Basically, the price jumps and stays the same. So the best price quote is one that you get directly from your plastic surgeon based on the procedure you’re having performed. At least you understand if your surgeon is experienced, he will charge a price that compensates him for his skill and expertise. It should take into consideration the intricacies of the surgery and the follow-up visits required to insure your complete recovery after the surgery.
