Liposuction cost in Chicago

Liposuction cost is based on the areas removed. On each liposuction surgery, the cost is determined as follows: The first area treated by liposuction is $2,000, and additional areas treated by liposuction are $1,000 more. The areas treated with liposuction are as follows: chest, upper abdomen, lower abdomen, inner thigh, outer thigh (saddle bag), knees, ankles, upper arms, each buttock cheek, flanks (love handles), upper back, each female breast. Any areas not mentioned, a quote can be given when meeting with the doctor during your complementary liposuction consultation. Some of the more common areas treated with liposuction are drawn below. The only cost to the patient is as stated, and there are no hidden fees. Other than the fee quoted, the patient is responsible for getting a compression garment. Furthermore, the doctor will prescribe medications for discomfort and antibiotics, which the patient would be responsible for.

Total cost of liposuction is:

1. Cost of liposuction surgery

2. Cost of pressure garment (roughly, $75 to $150)

3. Cost of medications (generic, and covered by medical insurance)

Example of total liposuction cost:

1. Male with gynecomastia (male breasts):

Cost of liposuction is $2000

Cost of pressure garment is $150

Cost of prescription medications is $50

2. Female with upper and lower abdomen

Cost of liposuction is $3000

Cost of Pressure garment is $150

Cost of prescription medications is $50

Body Sculpting

You have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away. Your reason for choosing liposuction may be as simple as just wanting to look better in your clothes. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment of obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

What is the Tumescent Technique?

With the Tumescent Technique, large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia, and adrenaline are infused into the fatty area being treated to cause swelling. This enables your surgeon to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, superficially under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions. Your surgeon gently moves it around under your skin and suctions away the unwanted fatty deposits to reveal more attractive contours.

The best candidates for body sculpting:

• have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.
• have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.
• have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
• have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight.
• understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.

How will my skin look after surgery?

Dimples, ripples and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you would expect if you could lose an equal amount of localized fat through diet and exercise alone. The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and body to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the necessity for surgical skin excision by having excellent results with liposuction alone.

What will my recovery be like?

You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.

Trademarks are property of their owners.
B & A photos may not be patients of the doctor featured in this web site.
Your results may differ. Copyright • 2002 • MJD Patient Communications
All rights reserved. Any reproduction in part or whole is strictly prohibited.