Are Prices for Plastic Surgery Still Affordable?

Facial Procedures

Maintaining the "fountain of youth" is important to millions, which may be a big driving force behind someone who is addicted to plastic surgery. Still not everyone is ready, able to afford, and/or needs a facelift. So for those who prefer a less-invasive, temporary, and less costly procedure, whilst fulfilling their desire to gain a more refreshed appearance, there are options.

Botox ® Cosmetic remains the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States, with other facial fillers such as Juvederm ®, Radiesse ®, Restylane ®, and fat grafting available. Other ways to improve a person's facial quality and appearance includes procedures such as microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peels. While results from these treatments are a temporary to long-lasting solution, they are an effective way to save a bit of money and still preserve a youthful look.

See the difference between the national average surgeon/ physician's fees for leading surgical facial procedures and non-surgical facial procedures (2007 statistics provided by the ASPS):Surgical Procedure Fees

Facelift Surgery ("rhytidectomy"): $5,031
Eyelid Surgery ("blepharoplasty"): $3,134
Forehead Lift ("brow lift"): $3,092
Nose Reshaping ("rhinoplasty"): $3,833
Ear Surgery ("otoplasty"): $2,549
Chin Augmentation ("mentoplasty"): $1,936

Non-Surgical Procedures (cost of a single session) Fees

Laser Skin Resurfacing: $2,222
Fat Grafting: $1,489
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse ®): $807
Chemical Peel: $744
Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane ®, Juvederm ®): $598
Botox: $501

Microdermabrasion: $283

Surgical Procedures Fees

Tummy Tuck: $5,264
Buttock Implants: $4,722
Buttock Lift: $4,711
Thigh Lift: $4,464
Breast Augmentation: $3,816
Breast Reduction in Men (to Treat Gynecomastia): $3,400
Upper Arm Lift: $3,574
Liposuction: $2,982

Non-Surgical Procedures (cost of a single session) Fees

Laser Hair Removal: $503
Laser Treatment for Leg Veins: $400
Sclerotherapy: $342
Cellulite Treatment: $196

“Maintaining the "fountain of youth" is important to millions, which may be a big driving force behind someone who is addicted to plastic surgery.”