The US may have experienced a 12% decrease in the number of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments, but the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons have a different story to tell. They found the UK experienced a 5% increase in demand from 2007 to 2008, and a 9% increase from 2008 to 2009.
Thanks to an 8.7% increase over the previous year, the UK plastic surgery industry reached a total market value of GBP536 million by the end of 2008. The reason for this is believed to be the addition of a number of new products and services that offer effective results with shorter recovery periods. A portion of the growth is also attributed to advancements in technology, which have improved a number of the current procedures being offered.
Financing options have also been attributed with a significant amount of the growth simply because it has made a number of larger procedures more affordable. Men have also been opting to have cosmetic treatments. In fact, this is currently the fastest growing demographic. Overall, procedures vary greatly in price, yet they have generally decreased slightly, which is a relief after several years of increases.
Breast enlargements may have cost an average of GBP4,350 in 2008, but in 2009, quoted prices ranged from GBP3,295 to GBP4,850, with GBP3,348 being an average. Patients do need to exercise caution when comparing the quotes offered by various clinics, however.
Many times, quotes only include two follow up care sessions and charge additional fees for the initial consultation. Other clinics include the initial consultation and a lifetime of follow up care appointments in their quotes. Also, the costs of an overnight stay in the hospital may or may not be included in the initial quote.
Rhytidectomies or facelift surgeries declined in a similar fashion in the UK. What once cost an estimated GBP6,750 in 2008 now falls around the GBP6,012 for the average facelift procedure. Patients will want to shop around and consider their choices carefully before making a final decision, however. Quoted prices did vary from GBP4,000 to GBP8,500, depending on the clinic chosen and the type of repairs necessary to achieve the desired results.
The average liposuction treatment was worth approximately GBP3,000 in 2008. In 2009, however, the same treatment averaged GBP2,881 and ranged anywhere from GBP2,000 to GBP5,150, depending on the clinic. Patients will find the actual costs for liposuction treatments will depend on numerous factors including how many areas require treatment, what the plastic surgery clinic defines as 'one area, and the patient's gender. Men will find they'll pay more for liposuction than women because their fat cells are harder and more fibrous, which makes them more difficult to remove.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Is Cost Stopping You to Have a Cosmetic Surgery?
“For every person who has undergone a cosmetic procedure, there are at least two more who would like to.” So says J.P. Faber, the editor of a magazine about to be launched called “New You.” With its clearly stated mission to promote cosmetic surgery and encourage people who are considering it to “take action tomorrow,” it’s wise to look at the new publication by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons with a critical eye.
Still, it’s probably safe to say that there are more people considering surgery than there are people who actually take the plunge. According to J.P. Faber, one of the leading obstacles is the high cost.
I’m not a physician and therefore can’t offer medical advice to anyone considering surgery. But I do have several years of experience writing about elective procedures, including dozens and dozens of patient and surgeon interviews. From that standpoint, I truly enjoy sharing what I’ve learned along the way.
About the cost of cosmetic surgery: There’s no denying that the price tag can be eye-popping. In fact, when you add up the various charges—surgeon, facility, anesthesiologist, meds and more—the procedure you’re considering may well cost more than you think.
Don’t stop at the direct costs, though. The bottom line will include some outlays associated with preparation. You’ll need a physical and some routine blood work at minimum. If your chosen surgeon is not close to home, you may be paying transportation and lodging bills. For your recovery period, you might need special food, garments or other purchases to ensure your comfort.
Given all these costs, some people understandably look for plastic surgery deals. Don’t be one of them. The Internet is filled with stories of people who are sorry they chose an under-qualified provider to save money. For a surgeon who’s board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, an accredited surgical facility with state-of-the-art equipment and a physician-anesthesiologist, you can expect to pay a good sum of money. But your safety and satisfaction are worth it.
Also think hard before flying to another country.
For one thing, you may not be saving as much as you think you are if you add up all the costs related to traveling. More importantly, if you’re one of the small percentage of patients with a problem, you won’t want to be in an unfamiliar setting far from home.
Financing plastic surgery is a viable option for some people, but again you should think this through. Consider whether you’ll really feel ok about paying for a procedure long after the results have settled in.
If you’re thinking about rhinoplasty to fix a nose hump you’ve hated for years, you’ve done your homework and feel confident in your choice of surgeon, you’re willing to pay $5000 - $10,000 (depending largely on your location) and you’ve saved at least part of the money, maybe financing the rest of the cost is the way to go. If you can look yourself in the mirror and know that a year or five years down the road you will still be thrilled with your new look and happy you moved forward, then look into financing.
If you don’t honestly feel this strongly about surgery, try setting a goal to save more of the cost of the procedure before you make the final decision. If you follow through, that might be an indication that you’re ready to take on surgery and an extended payment commitment. If not, well, you might want to rethink your priorities.
Want to bet money on how soon J.P. Faber’s “New You” magazine will feature an article on how easy it is to finance plastic surgery, then? I didn’t think so!
Source : empowher
Still, it’s probably safe to say that there are more people considering surgery than there are people who actually take the plunge. According to J.P. Faber, one of the leading obstacles is the high cost.
I’m not a physician and therefore can’t offer medical advice to anyone considering surgery. But I do have several years of experience writing about elective procedures, including dozens and dozens of patient and surgeon interviews. From that standpoint, I truly enjoy sharing what I’ve learned along the way.
About the cost of cosmetic surgery: There’s no denying that the price tag can be eye-popping. In fact, when you add up the various charges—surgeon, facility, anesthesiologist, meds and more—the procedure you’re considering may well cost more than you think.
Don’t stop at the direct costs, though. The bottom line will include some outlays associated with preparation. You’ll need a physical and some routine blood work at minimum. If your chosen surgeon is not close to home, you may be paying transportation and lodging bills. For your recovery period, you might need special food, garments or other purchases to ensure your comfort.
Given all these costs, some people understandably look for plastic surgery deals. Don’t be one of them. The Internet is filled with stories of people who are sorry they chose an under-qualified provider to save money. For a surgeon who’s board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, an accredited surgical facility with state-of-the-art equipment and a physician-anesthesiologist, you can expect to pay a good sum of money. But your safety and satisfaction are worth it.
Also think hard before flying to another country.
For one thing, you may not be saving as much as you think you are if you add up all the costs related to traveling. More importantly, if you’re one of the small percentage of patients with a problem, you won’t want to be in an unfamiliar setting far from home.
Financing plastic surgery is a viable option for some people, but again you should think this through. Consider whether you’ll really feel ok about paying for a procedure long after the results have settled in.
If you’re thinking about rhinoplasty to fix a nose hump you’ve hated for years, you’ve done your homework and feel confident in your choice of surgeon, you’re willing to pay $5000 - $10,000 (depending largely on your location) and you’ve saved at least part of the money, maybe financing the rest of the cost is the way to go. If you can look yourself in the mirror and know that a year or five years down the road you will still be thrilled with your new look and happy you moved forward, then look into financing.
If you don’t honestly feel this strongly about surgery, try setting a goal to save more of the cost of the procedure before you make the final decision. If you follow through, that might be an indication that you’re ready to take on surgery and an extended payment commitment. If not, well, you might want to rethink your priorities.
Want to bet money on how soon J.P. Faber’s “New You” magazine will feature an article on how easy it is to finance plastic surgery, then? I didn’t think so!
Source : empowher
Friday, July 24, 2009
List of Average Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Cost
Considering cosmetic surgery? Plastic surgery cost is likely one of the variables that you are weighing in your pursuit of ageless beauty.
The costs of plastic surgery vary greatly. They depend of the type of procedure and often your geographic location.
The cost of cosmetic surgery tends to comprise the surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, operating room fee and implant fee (if applicable).
According to 2007 statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the national average for plastic surgeon fees based on procedure are:
NOTE: These plastic surgery costs are just averages.
The cost is higher for larger body areas. For example, the average cost for the abdomen is $4,000 to $8,000, but for the outer thigh is about half as much.
And plastic surgery costs vary depending on overhead costs. The average cost of facelift cosmetic surgery, for example, ranges from $6,000 to $15,000. The cost for anesthesia ranges from $1,000 to $1,300. The facility fee (or hospital fee) ranges from $500 to $2,000. The remaining cost is the surgeon's fee.
The costs of plastic surgery vary greatly. They depend of the type of procedure and often your geographic location.
The cost of cosmetic surgery tends to comprise the surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, operating room fee and implant fee (if applicable).
According to 2007 statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the national average for plastic surgeon fees based on procedure are:
| Surgical Procedures | National Average |
| Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) | $5,350 |
| Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) | $2,840 |
| Breast augmentation - silicone gel implants | $4,087 |
| Breast augmentation - saline implants | $3,690 |
| Breast lift | $4,341 |
| Breast reduction (women) | $5,417 |
| Buttock augmentation | $4,250 |
| Buttock lift | $4,885 |
| Cheek implants | $2,840 |
| Chin augmentation | $2,254 |
| Facelift | $6,792 |
| Forehead lift | $3,337 |
| Gynecomastia (male breast reduction) | $3,455 |
| Hair transplantation | $5,874 |
| Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials) | $1,611 |
| Liposuction | $2,920 |
| Ultrasound-assisted liposuction | $2,963 |
| Lower body lift | $8,043 |
| Otoplasty (ear tuck) | $3,085 |
| Rhinoplasty (nose job) | $4,357 |
| Thigh lift | $4,783 |
| Upper arm lift | $3,864 |
| Vaginal rejuvenation | $2,434 |
| Nonsurgical Procedures | |
| Botox injection | $380 |
| Chemical peel | $718 |
| Dermabrasion (does not include microdermabrasion) | $1,544 |
| Fraxel | $1,130 |
| IPL Laser Treatment | $411 |
| Noninvasive Tightening | $1,194 |
| Injection lipolysis (mesotherapy/lipodissolve) | $905 |
| Laser hair removal | $387 |
| Laser skin resurfacing - Ablative | $2,418 |
| Laser skin resurfacing - Nonablative | $580 |
| Laser treatment of leg veins | $462 |
| Microdermabrasion | $130 |
| Sclerotherapy | $377 |
| Soft Tissue Fillers: Autologous fat | $1,546 |
| Poly-L-Lactic acid (Sculptra) | $1,027 |
| Sclerotherapy | $377 |
| Soft tissue fillers (autologous fat) | $1,546 |
| Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiance) | $803 |
| Collagen, Bovine (includes Zyderm/Zyplast) | $397 |
| Collagen, Human | $542 |
| Hyaluronic Acid | $576 |
| Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) | $1,027 |
| Polymethyl Methacrylate (Artecoll, Artefill) | $1,180 |
The Variables of Plastic Surgery Cost
Plastic surgery costs also vary based on the treated area or areas. For example, the average cost to have liposuction performed in one area of the body is up to $4,000, in three areas is $6,000 to $8,000 and in five areas is $8,000 to $11,000.The cost is higher for larger body areas. For example, the average cost for the abdomen is $4,000 to $8,000, but for the outer thigh is about half as much.
And plastic surgery costs vary depending on overhead costs. The average cost of facelift cosmetic surgery, for example, ranges from $6,000 to $15,000. The cost for anesthesia ranges from $1,000 to $1,300. The facility fee (or hospital fee) ranges from $500 to $2,000. The remaining cost is the surgeon's fee.
Key Questions to Ask About Plastic Surgery Cost
- What is included in the fee? Sometimes the office will tell you only about the surgeon's fee and leave out anesthesia fee, operating room fee, and implant fee.
- Are there any payment or finance plans available?
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