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2012 Cosmetic Surgical Procedure Fees

Cosmetic Surgical Procedure * Average Fee ** Total Expenditure ***
Breast Augmentation $3,543 $1,014,268,782
Breast Implant Removal $2,476 $53,503,884
Breast Lift $4,332 $385,838,244
Breast Reduction (Cosmetic) $5,262 $221,119,764
Male Breast Reduction $3,194 $66,189,262
Buttock Implants $4,670 $4,006,860
Buttock Lift $4,633 $13,426,434
Calf Augmentation $3,630 $1,582,680
Cheek Implants $2,720 $34,538,560
Chin Augmentation $2,018 $37,625,610
Dermabrasion $1,262 $91,879,910
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) $3,099 $79,737,270
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $2,972 $606,332,580
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) $6,630 $837,501,600
Forehead Lift $3,370 $150,713,140
Hair Transplant $5,279 $86,454,183
Lip Augmentation $1,743 $43,825,992
Lip Reduction $1,553 $1,386,829
Liposuction $2,852 $576,469,056
Lower Body Lift $8,082 $57,891,366
Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) $4,493 $1,090,379,212
Pectoral Implants $3,742 $1,257,312
Thigh Lift $4,756 $42,299,864
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) $5,241 $558,837,348
Upper Arm Lift $3,939 $60,885,123

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

2012 Cosmetic Minimally-Invasive Procedure Fees

Cosmetic Minimally-Invasive Procedure * Average Fee ** Total Expenditure ***
Botulinum Toxin Type A $369 $1,131,837,575
Cellulite Treatment $239 $7,916,397
Chemical Peel $712 $807,280,552
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) $472 $261,154,296
Laser Hair Removal $329 $367,905,566
Laser Skin Resurfacing - Ablative $2,222 $327,236,162
Laser Skin Resurfacing - Non-ablative (Fraxel) $1,113 $402,665,592
Laser Treatment of Leg Veins $364 $84,487,312
Microdermabrasion $154 $149,927,624
Sclerotherapy $351 $125,711,352
Filler: Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) $631 $175,005,326
Filler: Porcine/Bovine-based Collagen $428 $6,983,676
Filler: Human-based Collagen $529 $27,222,340
Filler: Fat $1,604 $101,257,312
Filler: Hyaluronic Acid $538 $765,647,168
Filler: Polylactic Acid $908 $126,246,504
Filler: Polymethyl-Methacrylate Microspheres $1,065 $19,534,230

* ASPS procedural statistics represent procedures performed by ASPS Member Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as other physicians certified by American Board of Medical Specialties-recognized boards.

** These fees are averages only. Fees do not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses. Fees generally vary according to region of country and patient needs.

*** Total expenditure for all cosmetic surgical and minimally-invasive procedures in 2012 was $11,005,969,849.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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