Determining the Cost of Plastic Surgery

By April Conmers

Plastic surgery costs comprise of many charges which are priced based on many factors. The main determinants to the cost is the part of the body to be treated, the type of procedure, the technique used and the geographical location of the clinic. Typically, large parts of the body will cost more to treat than smaller parts. What procedure is being performed and how it will be done can influence the tools used which could increase or decrease the overall cost. The rates for each itemized charge are relative to the cosmetic surgery market of that geographical region.

The size of the area will cost more or less depending on how large it is. This is simply for the fact that small areas are quicker and require less work.

The cost will also be influenced by the number of areas in one session. It will cost less per area if multiple treatments can be done in one session. It is cheaper to do work on multiple areas in a single session to make the most of the efforts of setting up and preparing the patient for surgery.

Since some procedures are more delicate or difficult to perform, the type of procedure will definitely influence the cost of plastic surgery. Minimally invasive procedures such non-surgical alternatives, injectables, and skin treatments will usually cost less since they tend to be smaller and less risky.

Major surgeries that require sedation of the patient will cost more than procedures where local anesthesia is administered. The dosage will influence the anesthesia fee which is a big part of the final cost since the amount of the drug consumed will be billed to the patient. General anesthesia and other high dosages will require an anesthesiologist to administer the drug which will raise the anesthesia fee.

The surgeon fee is the price most often quoted and advertised since it is consistently an item across every type of plastic surgery procedure. There are many charges that the clinic will pass onto the patient in the form of various fees. The use of the facilities is sometimes called a hospital fee or facility fee which can cost between $500 and $2000. The cost of administering the numbing solution averages about $1000. Different types of tools and equipment required will be included in the facility fee as well. - 30516

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