ASAPS Procedure Quick Facts
| Procedure | Best Candidate | Physician | Length of Procedure | Number of Treatments | Results** | Back to Work |
| Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) | Protruding abdomen; excess fat and skin; weak abdominal muscles | $4,477 | 2-5 hours | One | Permanent | 1-3 weeks |
| Botulinum Toxin Injections (Botox, Myobloc®) | Frown lines and crow's feet | $413 | 30 minutes | Repeat treatments 4-6 months | Temporary | No downtime |
| Breast Augmentation | Small, disproportionate breasts | $3,257 | 1-2 hours | One | Permanent possible implant replacement | 1-2 weeks |
| Breast Lift | Sagging, poorly shaped breasts |
Large, heavy, pendulous, or disproportionate breasts
Sagging skin, excess fat, weakened muscles in thigh/buttocks area
(mechanical roller massage therapy)
Dimpled thighs and buttocks
(ranges from light to deep)
Sun-damaged or unevenly pigmented skin
Depends on type of peel
Depends on type of peel
Receding chin
Frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds
Acne, wrinkles around mouth, sun-damaged skin
Protruding or disproportionate ears
Excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes
$2,510
1-3 hours
One
Long-lasting
Within 10 days
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls
$5,622
2-3 hours
One
Long-lasting
Within 2 weeks
Frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds
$1,065
30 minutes- 1 hour
May require reinjection in 3-18 months
Temporary
Sagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines
$2,779
1-2 hours
One
Long-lasting
Enlarged male breasts
$2,894
2 hours
One
Permanent
1 week
Hair loss with the availability of healthy hair in donor areas
$3,580
Several hours
Multiple sessions over 1-2 years
Permanent
Several days
Unwanted hair on face or body
$423
1-2 hours
Depends on area
Multiple sessions
Ongoing
No downtime
Fair, non-oily skin; sun-damaged facial skin, wrinkles around mouth and eyes, acne scars
$2,250
Variable, up to 1 1/2 hours
One or multiple depending on laser and skin condition
Long-lasting
Variable, up to 14 days
Very small spider veins
$427
30 minutes - 1 hour
Multiple sessions
Permanent
No downtime
Thin lips
$1,487
1 hour
One
Permanent
Within 1 week
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
$2,425
45 minutes - 2 hours
One
Permanent
1-2 weeks
Skin laxity without significant fat deposits
$5,833
Up to 8 hours
One
Long-lasting
Up to 4 weeks
Fine lines, crow's feet, age spots, acne scars
$201
Multiple sessions 2-3 week intervals
Temporary
No downtime
Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping
$3,745
1-2 hours
One
Permanent
7-10 days
Spider veins
$273
30 minutes - 1 hour
3-4 treatments
Injections
Permanent
No downtime
Loose, excess skin
$4,078
2 hours
One
Long-lasting
2-4 weeks
Excess skin and fat on underside of arm
$3,056
2 hours
One
Long-lasting
1-2 weeks
* National average; surgeon fees vary considerably by geographic region. Facility fees, anesthesia and other surgical costs not included.
** With any surgical procedure, a revision or touch-up may sometime be necessary.
The over 2,500-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the only plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery. ASAPS is recognized throughout the world as the authoritative source for cosmetic surgery education. U.S. members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Canadian members are certified in plastic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Toll-free referral line: 888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711). Website: www.surgery.org