ASAPS Procedure Quick Facts

 

Procedure

Best Candidate

Physician
Surgeon Fees*

Length of Procedure

Number of Treatments

Results**

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Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Protruding abdomen; excess fat and skin; weak abdominal muscles

$4,917

2-5 hours

One

Permanent

1-3 weeks

Botox

Frown lines and crow's feet

$387

30 minutes

Repeat treatments 4-6 months

Temporary

No downtime

Breast Augmentation

Small, disproportionate breasts

$3,437

1-2 hours

One

Permanent possible implant replacement

1-2 weeks

Breast Lift

Sagging, poorly shaped breasts

$4,053

1½-3½ hours

One

Long-lasting

1-2 weeks

Breast Reduction 

Large, heavy, pendulous, or disproportionate breasts

$5,508

2-4 hours

One

Permanent

1-2 weeks

Buttock Lift

Sagging skin, excess fat, weakened muscles in thigh/buttocks area

$4,720

2 hours

One

Long-lasting

10-14 days

Cellulite Treatment
(mechanical roller massage therapy)

Dimpled thighs and buttocks

$160

30-45 minutes

Ongoing

Temporary

No downtime

Cheek Implants

$2,694

2 hours

One

Permanent

1-2 weeks

Chemical Peel
(ranges from light to deep)

Sun-damaged or unevenly pigmented skin

$781

½ hour-3 hours
Depends on type of peel

One or multiple
Depends on type of peel

Long-lasting

Depends on type of peel

Chin Augmentation

Receding chin

$2,024

1 hour

One

Permanent

1-2 weeks

Dermabrasion

Acne, wrinkles around mouth, sun-damaged skin

$1,590

A few minutes- 1½ hours

Multiple sessions

Long-lasting

7-10 days

Ear Surgery

Protruding or disproportionate ears

$2,914

2-3 hours

One

Permanent

5 days

Eyelid Surgery

Excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes

$2,666

1-3 hours

One

Long-lasting

Within 10 days

Facelift

Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls

$5,968

2-3 hours

One

Long-lasting

Within 2 weeks

Forehead Lift

Sagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines

$3,032

1-2 hours

One

Long-lasting

Within 10 days

Gynecomastia, Treatment of

Enlarged male breasts 

$3,184

2 hours

One

Permanent

1 week

Hair Transplantation

Hair loss with the availability of healthy hair in donor areas

$3,690

Several hours

Multiple sessions over 1-2 years

Permanent

Several days

Laser Hair Removal

Unwanted hair on face or body

$355

1-2 hours
Depends on area

Multiple sessions

Ongoing

No downtime

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Fair, non-oily skin; sun-damaged facial skin, wrinkles around mouth and eyes, acne scars

$2,241

Variable, up to 1 1/2 hours
 

One or multiple depending on laser and skin condition

Long-lasting

Variable, up to 14 days

Laser Treatment of Leg Veins

Very small spider veins

$402

30 minutes - 1 hour

Multiple sessions

Permanent

No downtime

Lip augmentation (surgical)

Thin lips

$1,701

1 hour

One

Permanent

Within 1 week

Lipoplasty (liposuction)

Normal weight with isolated fatty areas

$2,704

45 minutes - 2 hours

One

Permanent

1-2 weeks

Lower Body Lift

Skin laxity without significant fat deposits

$7,625

Up to 8 hours

One

Long-lasting

Up to 4 weeks

Microdermabrasion

Fine lines, crow's feet, age spots, acne scars

$146

Multiple sessions 2-3 week intervals

Temporary

No downtime

Rhinoplasty 

Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping

$4,047

1-2 hours

One

Permanent

7-10 days

Sclerotherapy

Spider veins

$317

30 minutes - 1 hour

3-4 treatments
Injections

Permanent

No downtime

Soft Tissue Fillers
1) Autologous Fat

folds, lips, frown lines, and facial recontouring

$1,300

1 hour depending on the sites

Highly variable, repeat treatments

Temporary

1-4 days, Extensive 7-14 days

2) Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse/Radiance)

Nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow's feet, and lips

$1,119

Less than 1 hour

Repeat treatments 2 years or longer

Temporary

No downtime

3) Collagen

Frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds

$389

Less than 1 hour

Repeat treatments 3-6 months

Temporary

No downtime

4) Hyaluronic acid (Hylaform, Restylane)

Nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, and lips

$542

Less than 1 hour

Repeat treatments 4 months – 1 year

Temporary

No downtime

Thigh Lift

Loose, excess skin

$4,487

2 hours

One

Long-lasting

2-4 weeks

Upper Arm Lift

Excess skin and fat on underside of arm

$3,527

2 hours

One

Long-lasting

1-2 weeks

  • National average; surgeon fees are based on ASAPS 2004 Statistics. Fees vary considerably by geographic region. Facility fees, anesthesia and other surgical costs not included.
    ** With any surgical procedure, a revision or touch-up may sometime be necessary.

Information Courtesy of the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS)

 

 
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