What Is the Average Cost of Liposuction of the Stomach?

What is the average total price for stomach liposuction in the U.S.?

There is no single national all-in average in the supplied figures; the published numbers measure different things. ASPS lists an average surgeon’s fee of $4,711, and its 2024 statistics report projects a $4,300–$7,500 range for liposuction surgeon or physician fees. These are fee benchmarks, not a final bill.

For a more specific abdominal-area estimate, CareCredit reports an average of $7,491 for upper-and-lower abdominal liposuction, with a reported range of $5,045–$12,994. The listed procedure prices exclude anesthesia, the surgery facility, pre- and postoperative care, and other related expenses. That means the CareCredit figure is also not an all-in total.

Use the figures as comparison anchors, not as competing promises. The ASPS surgeon-fee range captures surveyed members’ averages across geographies and practice settings; CareCredit’s figure describes upper-and-lower abdominal liposuction. When a clinic quote sits above or below either benchmark, first check that the treated areas and included services match.

CareCredit also reports different estimates by abdominal area: $4,777 on average for lower-only liposuction and $3,688 for upper-only liposuction. Those figures help show why “stomach liposuction” is not a precise quote description. Ask the practice to name the exact areas in writing.

Does the quoted price include anesthesia and the operating facility?

Do not assume anesthesia and the operating facility are included; check the written quote line by line. ASPS explicitly says its average surgeon’s fee excludes anesthesia, operating-room facilities, and other related expenses. CareCredit likewise says its procedure prices do not include anesthesia or the surgery facility.

A quote can therefore look lower simply because it covers fewer components. Ask the office for one written estimate that separates the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia-related charges, and operating-room or surgical-facility fee. If a component is bundled, ask the office to state that clearly rather than leaving its status ambiguous.

Facility details matter alongside the price. The ASPS cost guidance recommends checking that the surgical facility is appropriately accredited; its patient guide also advises verifying surgeon board certification and facility accreditation. These are comparison checks, not optional fine print to leave until after choosing based on the lowest number.

What other costs should I expect, such as garments, medication, or follow-up visits?

Other possible charges include medical tests or X-rays, post-surgery garments, prescription medication, and follow-up appointments, so ask whether each is included. ASPS lists tests, garments, and prescriptions among potential additional costs. Its patient guide also identifies material costs, operating-room expenses, anesthesia fees, and follow-up visits as components that may contribute to a procedure’s final cost.

Use a short inclusion checklist when requesting a quote:

• Surgeon: Is the stated fee for the exact abdominal areas being treated?
• Anesthesia and facility: Are both included, billed separately, or estimated later?
• Before and after surgery: Are medical tests, garments, prescriptions, and follow-up visits included?
• Exceptions: Are emergency or revision surgery costs excluded from the initial fee?
• Credentials: Can the practice confirm the surgeon’s board certification and the facility’s accreditation?

That last cost question is easy to miss. The ASPS patient guide advises asking about emergency or revision surgery because those costs are likely not included in the initial fee. A useful request is: “Please list what this quote includes, what it excludes, and which additional charges could arise.”

Location, surgeon experience, procedure type or technology, treatment-area size, and the amount of fat to be removed can affect the estimate, according to ASPS. The simplest comparison is to request written estimates from at least two surgeons for the same areas and the same list of services; ASPS recommends consulting at least two potential surgeons to compare regional and procedure-specific prices.

Put the quotes side by side and compare like with like: area treated, surgeon fee, anesthesia, facility, tests, garments, medication, follow-up, and excluded emergency or revision costs. A lower headline number may cover less. Ask the practice to clarify any blank or vague line before you use the total to make a decision.