National average plastic surgery costs and procedure/surgeon prices per procedure.


#Surgical ProceduresBest CandidatePhysician/Surgeon Fees*Length of ProcedureNumber of TreatmentsBack to Work
1Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)Protruding abdomen, excess fat and skin, weak abdominal muscles$5,3912-5 hoursOne2-4 weeks
2Autologous FatFolds, lips, frown lines, facial recontouring, buttocks, other body sites$1,8751-4 hours depending on the sitesHighly variable, repeat treatments1-4 days, Extensive 7-14 days
3Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery)Excess fat, wrinkled or drooping skin, upper eyelids, bags, puffiness under eyes$2,7261-3 hoursOneWithin 10 days
4Breast Augmentation (saline) / Breast Augmentation (silicone)Small breasts, breast asymmetry$3,268 - $3,6181-2 hoursOne1-2 weeks
5Breast LiftSagging, poorly shaped breasts$4,1741 1/2-3 1/2 hoursOne1-2 weeks
6Breast ReductionLarge, heavy, pendulous, or disproportionate breasts$5,1462-4 hoursOne1-2 weeks
7Brow LiftSagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines$3,0921-2 hoursOneWithin 10 days
8Buttock AugmentationWeight loss or minimal volume buttock$4,3291-2 hoursOne1 week
9Buttock LiftSagging skin, excess fat, weakened muscles in thigh/buttocks area$4,3852 hoursOne2-4 weeks
10Chin Augmentation/GenioplastyReceding chin$2,2441 hourOne1-2 weeks
11FaceliftLoose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls$6,6752-3 hoursOneWithin 2 weeks
12LabiaplastyEnlarged labia minora, often assymmetric,often protrudes beyond the labia majora$2,2861 hourOne1 week
13Lip Augmentation (surgical)Thin lips$1,4861 hourOneWithin 1 week
14Liposuction (various techniques)Normal weight with isolated fatty areas$2,81545 minutes - 2 hoursOne1-2 weeks
15Lower Body LiftLaxity of thighs, buttock, and abdomen$6,840Up to 8 hoursOneUp to 4 weeks
16Male Breast ReductionGynecomastia$3,3102 hoursOne1 week
17Otoplasty (ear surgery)Protruding or disproportionate ears$2,8852-3 hoursOne5-14 days
18Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping, deformity after trauma$4,3521-2 hoursOne7-10 days
19Thigh LiftLoose, excess skin$4,8722 hoursOne2-4 weeks
20Upper Arm LiftExcess skin and fat on underside of arm$3,8762 hoursOne1-2 weeks
#Non-surgical ProceduresBest CandidatePhysician/Surgeon Fees*Length of ProcedureNumber of TreatmentsBack to Work
21Botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin)Frown lines, crow’s feet$39230 minutesRepeat treatments 4-6 months (onset of actions in 1-5 days)No downtime
22Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse)Nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow’s feet, lips$635Less than 1 hourRepeat treatments 2 years or longerNo downtime
23Chemical Peel (ranges from light to deep)Sun-damaged, unevenly pigmented skin$5421/2 hour - 3 hours Depends on type of peelOne or multiple / Depends on type of peelDepends on type of peel
24DermabrasionAcne, wrinkles around mouth, sun-damaged skin$1,412A few minutes - 1 1/2 hoursMultiple sessions7-10 days
25Full Field Ablative (laser skin resurfacing)Fair, non-oily skin; sun-damaged facial skin, wrinkles around mouth and eyes, acne scars$2,176Variable, up to 1 1/2 hoursOne or multiple depending on laser and skin conditionVariable, up to 14 days
26Hyaluronic acid (including Juvederm Ultra, Ultra Plus, Voluma, Perlane, Restylane, Belotero)Nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, and lips$552Less than 1 hourRepeat treatments 4 months – 1 yearNo downtime
27Laser Hair RemovalUnwanted hair on face or body$2651-2 hoursDepends on area / Multiple sessionsNo downtime
28Micro-Ablative Resurfacing (fractional resurfacing)Actinic changes, lines, acne scars / Pigment, superficial lines$1,07730 minutes - 1 hour1-6 depending1-10 days depending
29MicrodermabrasionFine lines, crow’s feet, age spots, acne scars$12130 minutes - 1 hourMultiple sessions 2-3 week intervalsNo downtime
30Non-Invasive Fat Reduction (including CoolSculpting, Vaser Shape, Liposonix)Diet-resistant fat, mild lipodystrophy$1,2751-3 hours1-6No downtime, minimal soreness
31Noninvasive Skin Tightening (including Ulthera, Thermage, Pelleve)Early skin laxity with good skin tone and elasticity$1,7241-2 hours1-6Minimal downtime
32Photorejuvenation (IPL)Pigment, superficial lines$34110-30 minutes3-5No downtime
33Poly-L-Latic Acid (Sculptra)Cheeks, temple, jawline, volume loss, fat in face$862Less than 1 hour2-4Minimal downtime
34SclerotherapySpider veins$32630 minutes - 1 hour3-4 Treatments / InjectionsNo downtime
35Tattoo Laser TreatmentUnwanted tattoo$58810 minutes - 1 hourMultiple sessionsNo downtime
36Treatment of Leg Veins (Transcutaneous and endo-laser)Very small spider veins$35530 minutes - 1 hourMultiple sessionsNo downtime

* National average costs; surgeon fees are based on ASAPS 2013 Statistics. Fees vary considerably by geographic region.
** Figures are for physician/surgeon fees only and do not include fees for the surgical facility, anesthesia, medical tests, prescriptions, surgical garments, or other miscellaneous costs related to surgery. Figures for procedures often performed on more than one site in the same session reflect typical fees for one site.
** With any surgical procedure, a revision or touch-up may sometime be necessary.