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Plastic Surgery Prices and Procedures
Women have a huge menu of cosmetic procedures from which to choose. Some of the plastic surgeries can cost as high as $10,000, while other non-surgical procedures can be done for as little as a few hundred dollars.
We asked a few highly qualified cosmetic surgeons who specialize in plastic surgery for women to provide some pricing examples for the most common female plastic surgery procedures. Their answers can be found below.
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- Labiaplasty (female genital surgery)
Average Prices: $3,500 -$4,000 for both pectorals
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Labiaplasty has steadily grown in popularity and dropped in price over the past ten years. Women with fatty, long or hanging vaginal lips / genitals are candidates for labiaplasty. Some women have always had very noticeable labia, whereas others develop the problem after having children, or as they get older. Labiaplasty is a form of vaginal rejuvenation. It can restore confidence as well as enhance sexual pleasure in some women.
- Hymenoplasty (reconstructs the hymen)
Average Prices: $2,500 - $3,500 for both pectorals
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Hymenoplasty - hymen restoration / repair - is performed most often on young women who want the surgery for cultural or religious reasons. The hymen can be torn by accident in a fall, by the use of tampons, masturbation or sexual intercourse, as it is a very thin membrane of skin located in the lower 1/3 of the vagina, at the spot where the vulvovaginal bulbs fuse with the mullerian ducts.
- Vaginoplasty (vaginal rejuvenation and tightening)
Average Prices: $6,000 - $9,000
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Vaginoplasty (vaginal rejuvenation) is another female cosmetic surgery procedure that has risen in popularity and dropped in price over the last five years. It involves tightening the vaginal muscles, and often includes labiaplasty (see above). The higher price range represents this added procedure. Women who have gone through multiple childbirths are often the best candidates for this procedure.
- Botox Injections
Average Price Per Treatment: $500
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Botox treatment involves the injection of botulinum toxin, usually into the facial area, which temporarily reduces or eliminates wrinkles such as frown lines, crows feed, laugh lines, and forehead creases by blocking the nerve impulses, which temporarily paralyze the muscles that cause such wrinkles. Some studies suggest that Botox may be beneficial in relieving some forms of migraine headaches. Although a single Botox injection can cost as little as $300, treatment usually involves many injections over time.
- Breast Augmentation (Implant / Enlargement)
Average Price of Surgery: $5,500 - $7,000
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Breast implants can enhance the size and shape of breasts and is sometimes combined with a breast lift (see below) for maximum effectiveness. You may have to choose between silicone and saline implants, but the cost is not considerably different either way. You may also have to choose between sub-glandular and sub-muscular implantation. Discuss the pros and cons of each with your plastic surgeon.
- Breast Mastectomy (Reduction / Removal / Reconstruction)
Average Price of Surgery: $5,000 - $6,000
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The price range varries because a reduction mammoplasty is not the same thing as a removal or reconstruction of the breast (mastectomy). Mastectomies are most often performed on women who have or have gone through breast cancer. Breast reduction is a choice made by women who wish to reduce the size of their breast due to back pain and other reasons. Both involve removing tissue from the breasts, and are similarly priced procedures.
- Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
Average Surgery Prices: $3,000 - $4,500
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Breast lifts are often an alternative to breast implants for women who want the appearance of larger, perkier breasts - or fot those who just want to turn back the clock on gravity. Breast lifts are also commonly performed along with implant surgery. The best candidates for breast lift surgery are women with small, sagging breasts - especially those who do not plan on having another child. Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the results may not be as permanent for women with heavy breasts.
- Rhytidectomy (Face Lift)
Average Price: $4,500 - $5,500
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Although the average cost of a facelift was around $5,000, it is not uncommon for highly respected surgeons to charge upwards of $10,000 after all costs (including anesthesia and hospital fees) are taken into account. A face lift can not stop the aging process, but can often make women look up to 10 years younger by reducing the appearance of lines and sagging skin around the eyes, cheeks, chin and neck.
- Chemical Peel
Average Prices: $ 300 - $2,000
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A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of the skin and expose the smoother, new skin underneath. Common chemicals used in chemical peels include Phenol, alphahydroxy acids and trichloroacetic acid.
The reason the cost of a chemical peel varries so greatly has to do with the difference between a mild peel and full facial deep peels. Mild chemical peels are more common, so you should expect to be closer to the lower end of the cost spectrum.
- Injectable Fillers (Collagen / Restylane)
Average Prices: $300 - $350
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Injectable fillers are often used to plump up the lips, cheeks, and other areas of the face. They are sometimes used in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation treatments, such as microdermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing (see below). Collagen is a very popular injectable filler when used for that "pouty lips" look. The cost per injection is affordable, but fillers are not permanent and must be re-injected about every six-eight months.
- Dermabrasion (skin resurfacing / rejuvenation)
Average Price: $1,000 - $3,000
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Dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, and skin resurfacing are all used to obtain the same effect as a chemical peel in that they remove the aged top layer of skin to expose a new, smooth layer underneath. There are some differences, however. For instance, dermabrasion can be used to lessen the appearance of scars from previous surgeries, accidents, chicken pox or acne and can go much deeper than a chemical peel. Depending on the deepness and surface area to be removed, you can get dermabrasion for as little as $1,000 and only require one treatment. However, you may also require treatments that cost as high as $3,000 with multiple sessions. Discuss your options with a cosmetic surgeon to find out if dermabrasion or microdermabrasion is right for you. And don't forget to ask if health insurance covers the procedure, as it sometimes will in cases of growths and scar tissue.
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
Average Price: $1,500 - $3,000
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Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a surgical procedure that removes fat and excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids. Patients with drooping eye lids and bags under their eyes are the most common benefactors of this surgery. The price range reflects the difference in cost between doing your upper eyelids only, or both upper and lower eye lids.
- Facial Implants (chin/cheek)
Average Price: $1,500 - $2,500
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Chin implants and cheek implants are used to improve the contours of the face for those who wish to have higher cheeks or a more prominent chin. The augmentation is usually performed using a silicone or Porex implant. Each procedure has its own unique benefits and risks, which you should discuss with your cosmetic surgeon.
- Browlift or Forehead Lift
Average Price: $2,500 - $3,000
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A forehead lift (also known as a browlift) is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to rejuvenate the appearance of the face due to drooping brows, furrows, wrinkles and worry lines that make a person appear to be angry, tired or sad. This is why brow lifts often result in noticeable positive reactions from others who are used to seeing you this way. Patients often report friends, co-workers and family saying that they can't quite place what the difference is, but that they look less stressed, in a better mood, or like they just got back from vacation.
- Laser Skin resurfacing
Average Price: $2,000
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Like chemical peels and dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing removes the outer layer of the skin (along with blemishes, lines and age-related imperfections) to reveal a the smoother, new layer underneath. See above for more information on dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing.
- Liposuction (liposplasty)
Average Price: $2,500 - $8,000
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The price of liposuction on women is usually more than it costs men. This is because women have a higher body fat percentage, and the fat deposits in multiple areas. While male liposuction usually involves removal of fatty tissue from the stomach and love handles, women commonly require liposuction of the lower arms, stomach, love handles, buttocks and thighs. Because every woman collects fatty deposits in different areas, this is reflected in the varied price range above.
- Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Average Price: $3,000 - $4,000
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Rhinoplasty (nose surgery, nosejob...) reduces, enlarges or changes the shape of the nose, and is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. The best candidates for rhinoplasty are those who are looking for improvement - not perfection - on the shape of their nose. Because the nose is one of the last parts of the body to stop growing, it is advised that patients wait until they are at least 21 before getting this surgery. The cost of some rhinoplasty procedures (especially those related to septum defects) may be covered by your health insurance.
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Average Price: $500 - $800
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- Otoplasty (ear surgery)
Average Price: $500 - $800
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- Buttocks Augmentation (Butt Lift / Butt Implants)
Average Price: $500 - $800
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- Laser Hair Removal
Average Price: $500 - $800
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