Cosmetic & plastic surgery
What cosmetic surgery actually costs
Average US surgeon's fees by procedure, sourced from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons — plus what drives the price and how the options compare. Every figure is the surgeon's fee only; your total cost is higher once anesthesia and facility fees are added.
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What each procedure costs, side by side
Average surgeon's fee (one-time)
- Facelift (Rhytidectomy)$11,395
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)$8,174
- Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)$7,637
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)$7,264
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy)$6,816
- Breast Augmentation$4,875
- Liposuction$4,711
Priced per session (1 procedure)
- CoolSculpting (Cryolipolysis)$1,157
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
A Brazilian butt lift reshapes and enlarges the buttocks by transferring the patient's own fat — removed by liposuction from the abdomen, flanks, or back — into the buttocks for a fuller, more contoured shape.
Avg. surgeon's fee $7,264
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation increases breast size and improves shape using silicone or saline implants — or, in some cases, the patient's own fat.
Avg. surgeon's fee $4,875
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift raises and firms sagging breasts by removing excess skin and reshaping the tissue. It changes position and shape rather than size, and is often combined with augmentation.
Avg. surgeon's fee $6,816
CoolSculpting (Cryolipolysis)
CoolSculpting is a non-surgical treatment that cools and gradually destroys fat cells in targeted areas, with no incisions or anesthesia. It is best for modest, stubborn fat pockets rather than large-volume reduction.
Avg. surgeon's fee $1,157 per session
Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
A facelift lifts and tightens sagging facial and neck tissue to reduce deep folds and jowls for a smoother, more youthful contour. It is often combined with a neck lift or eyelid surgery.
Avg. surgeon's fee $11,395
Liposuction
Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat from targeted areas through small incisions to reshape and contour the body. It is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment.
Avg. surgeon's fee $4,711
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to change its size, profile, or proportion. It can be purely cosmetic, functional (to improve breathing), or a revision of a prior surgery.
Avg. surgeon's fee $7,637
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and fat and repairs separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) for a flatter, firmer midsection — common after pregnancy or major weight loss.
Avg. surgeon's fee $8,174
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2023 Procedural Statistics, average surgeon/physician fees. Informational only — not medical advice.