National average surgeon fees
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) publishes average surgeon's fees from its members. They are a useful reference point, not a Miami price list. They leave out anesthesia, the operating facility, garments, prescriptions and recovery care.
| Procedure | Average surgeon's fee | Our recovery guide |
|---|---|---|
| Buttock augmentation with fat grafting (BBL) | $7,264 | BBL recovery |
| Liposuction | $4,711 | Lipo 360 recovery |
| Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) | $8,174 | Tummy tuck recovery |
| Breast augmentation with implants | $4,875 | Breast surgery recovery |
| Breast lift | $6,816 | Breast surgery recovery |
| Mommy makeover | No single average; depends on the combination | Mommy makeover recovery |
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons procedure cost pages. ASPS states these averages exclude anesthesia, operating room facilities and other related expenses.
What a Miami "package" price usually covers
Many high-volume Miami practices quote one bundled price. Ask for a line-by-line list, because two packages with the same headline price can contain very different things. Ask whether the package includes:
- The surgeon's fee, anesthesia (and who provides it) and the operating-room fee
- The exact liposuction areas, with any per-area charge for additions
- Add-on devices (for example skin-tightening technology) and whether they are optional
- Pre-op labs, EKG and any medical clearance visit
- A stage 1 faja, and whether a stage 2 garment, foams and boards are extra (what each one is)
- Post-op lymphatic massages, and how many
- Prescriptions, follow-up visits and any IV fluids or iron
- Fees tied to BMI or weight, and what happens if your weight changes before surgery
Costs patients forget to budget
In patient groups, the costs people say surprised them are rarely the surgery itself. They are the things around it.
Recovery care
A recovery house, or a hotel or Airbnb plus a private nurse or caregiver shifts. Ask what is charged per night and what is extra. Compare options
Getting around
Airport pick-up, the ride home from surgery, and every follow-up visit. You can't ride alone after anesthesia. Transport listings
Time and travel
Flights, baggage, extra nights if you are not cleared to fly, a companion's costs, and the income you lose while off work. Time off work
Also plan for supplies (bed pads, a BBL pillow, compression), additional massages once you are home, and a reserve in case your surgery date moves.
How to compare two quotes fairly
- Get both quotes in writing, dated, with the operating surgeon's name.
- Line up the same items: surgery, anesthesia, facility, areas treated, garments, massages, follow-up.
- Mark anything not listed as unknown, not zero, and ask about it.
- Compare the deposit and refund terms, including what happens if your labs are low.
- Add your recovery, transport and travel costs in the trip budget worksheet.
A lower price doesn't mean a riskier practice, and a higher one doesn't guarantee safety. Check the surgeon's license, board certification and the facility yourself. The 15-minute check
Financing and medical credit cards
Practices often offer medical credit cards or financing partners. Before you sign, read how interest works.
- Deferred interest: "No interest if paid in full" often means interest is added back to the original purchase date if any balance remains when the promotion ends. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has reported that patients paid about $1 billion in deferred interest on medical credit cards and loans from 2018 to 2020.
- Total repayment: write down the full amount you will repay, the APR after the promotion, and any fees.
- Saving first: several patients in surgery groups describe pushing their date back to pay in cash. Ask how long your quote stays valid.
This page is general information, not financial advice. Sources: American Society of Plastic Surgeons cost pages; CFPB: Medical Credit Cards and Financing Plans (2023).
Specific references: ASPS: liposuction surgeon fees and excluded expenses. These sources cover the topics named; individual treatment plans vary.