Americans spent more than $16.5 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally invasive procedures in 2018 — a 4% increase from the previous year, according to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

The new report also breaks down the national average surgeon fee for surgical and minimally invasive procedures.

Among the least expensive surgical procedures are:

  • Breast augmentation (313,735 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $3,824
  • Liposuction (258,558 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $3,518
  • Eyelid surgery (206,529 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $3,156
  • Labiaplasty (10,246 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $2,924

Among the most expensive surgical procedures are:

  • Facelift (121,531 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $7,655
  • Tummy tuck (130,081 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $6,253
  • Breast reduction (43,591 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $5,680
  • Nose reshaping (213,780 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $5,350

“Many surgical and minimally invasive procedures are performed in conjunction with each other,” says Alan Matarasso, MD, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in a media release.

“For example, a facelift procedure is often complemented with injections of soft-tissue fillers. When these procedures are combined it not only provides optimal results, but it can be more economical for patients.”

The most-performed minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and their national average surgeon fees:

  • Wrinkle treatment injections (such as Botox, Dysport) (7,437,378 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $397
  • Chemical peel (1,384,327 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $669
  • Laser hair removal (1,077,490 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $285
  • Microdermabrasion (709,413 procedures): National average surgeon fee of $131

The national average surgeon fee for breast augmentation surgery increased 2.8% from 2017. The cost for liposuction increased 4.2% and the cost for nose reshaping and tummy tuck increased 4.4%. The surgical fee for eyelid surgery increased 4.3% from last year. The cost for neurotoxin injections, like Botox and Dysport, increased by 3% from 2017, while the cost for laser hair removal decreased by 2.7%. Chemical peel and microdermabrasion fees decreased by 4% compared to last year, the release explains.

Cost factors for most cosmetic surgeries include the type of surgery chosen, location of surgery, surgeon’s experience, and insurance coverage. Fees generally do not include anesthesia, operating room facilities, or other related expenses.

“Cost is always a consideration when considering an elective surgery,” Matarasso adds. “However, the least expensive procedure is the one done correctly the first time.”

[Source(s): American Society of Plastic Surgeons, PR Newswire]