Here’s how to estimate what that plastic surgery procedure will cost you out of pocket. Plastic surgery prices are hard to find online because of the questionable medical ethics for a treatment professional to quote a price without first seeing the patient. Clinics and medical providers deal with this ethical obligation in different ways. Some will require you to get in touch with them personally with a contact form. Others simply won’t tell you anything until you come in for an office visit.

The medical consumer in search of plastic surgery prices has a different agenda entirely. She (or, increasingly, he) needs at least a rough estimate of what the procedure is going to cost before she can even consider exploring further. The reason for this is simple: it’s very rare that medical insurance will pay for cosmetic surgery, so the patient is going to end up paying for it out of her own pocket.

The solution to this problem is available on sites that post plastic surgery costs online. Below you’ll find cost estimates for some common plastic surgery procedures. Keep in mind that prices can vary by region, and that these are only estimates. And pay attention to our disclaimer:

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When shopping for a plastic surgery provider, one of the questions you should ask is what items are included in the price. Along with the surgeon’s fees, there may be fees for anesthesia, for use of the operating room, and costs of the implant or other material used in the surgery. These additional fees can add 20% to 40% to the total cost. The estimated prices listed below are calculated to include all costs, but remember that these can vary widely from region to region, and even from facility to facility.

• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) – $6,000-$8,000 approximate average
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Tuck) – $1,500-$6,000 estimated range depending on whether upper, lower, or both eyelids are tucked
• Botox Injections – $200-$500 approximate average per injection
• Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) – $4,000-$7,000 estimated range
• Breast Augmentation (Enlargement) $5,000-$8,00 estimated average
• Chemical Peel: $60-$5,000 approximate average depending on depth of peel
• Chin or Cheek Implants – $1,500-$4,500 estimated range
• Collagen or Restylane Injection – $300-$1,500 approximate average
• Dermabrasion $1,000-$4,000 estimated range
• Forehead Lift or Brow Lift – $3,500-$5,000 approximate average
• Gynecomastia (Men’s Breast Reduction) $2,000 -$3,000 estimated range
• Hair Removal (Laser) $300-$800 approximate average per treatment
• Labiaplasty (reduction of vaginal lips) – $3,000-$4,000 estimated range
• Laser Skin Resurfacing – $2,500-$5,000 approximate average
• Liposuction – $2,500-$10,000 estimated range depending on number of areas reduced
• Mastopexy (Breast Lift) – $3,000-$6,000 approximate average
• Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) – $4,000-$6,000 estimated range
• Rhytidectomy (Face Lift) – $7,000-$10,000 approximate average

Make sure that you have your procedure performed in an accredited facility. Although a non-accredited facility might be cheaper, you are taking a risk with your safety in attempting to save money this way. Always ask the provider about accreditation when you start comparing prices.