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Cosmetic Surgery cash-pay prices typically range from $2,500 to $60,000 in 2026, covering rhinoplasty, facelift, breast augmentation, BBL, liposuction, tummy tuck. Compare 8 procedure cost guides, national medians, and pricing across 156 US metros below.

Surgical cosmetic procedures remain the highest-ticket cash-pay aesthetic category. RealSelf is the deep entrenched competitor in this space and has held the cost-and-reviews authority position for over a decade. ProcedureFinder deliberately deprioritizes cosmetic surgery at launch and competes here in a later phase. Coverage is included for completeness and to capture patients who arrive through related queries (e.g. someone researching liposuction cost may also research Emsculpt or CoolSculpting).

Cost range
$2,500 - $60,000
Procedures tracked
8
Metro markets
156
Cost pages
1248

Which Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Does ProcedureFinder Track?

In-depth cost guides for the most-searched cosmetic surgery procedures.

Rhinoplasty

Surgical reshaping of the nose for cosmetic improvement or functional breathing repair. US average $8,000-$18,000.

National range $8,000 - $22,000
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Breast Augmentation

Surgical breast enlargement using saline or silicone implants, or fat transfer. US average $7,000-$14,000 for implants.

National range $7,000 - $16,000
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Liposuction

Surgical removal of localized fat deposits via cannula suction. US average $4,500-$12,000 per area.

National range $4,500 - $14,000
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Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Liposuction + autologous fat transfer to buttocks. Most dangerous cosmetic surgery; choose ABPS surgeons using ultrasound guidance. US $8,000-$14,000.

National range $8,000 - $18,000
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat with muscle repair. Best for post-pregnancy and post-weight-loss patients. US $8,000-$16,000.

National range $8,000 - $20,000
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Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Surgical repositioning of facial tissues for rejuvenation. Modern deep plane technique most natural. US $10,000-$30,000+.

National range $10,000 - $35,000
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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Surgical removal of excess eyelid skin and fat pads. Upper or lower, cosmetic or functional. US $3,500-$8,000 per area.

National range $3,500 - $10,000
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Mommy Makeover

Combination of tummy tuck + breast lift/augmentation + liposuction in single surgery for post-pregnancy body restoration. US $15,000-$30,000.

National range $15,000 - $35,000
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How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost by City?

Rhinoplasty cost by metro - one of the most common queries in this category.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does cosmetic surgery cost? +

Cosmetic Surgery cash-pay prices typically range from $2,500 to $60,000 in 2026, depending on the procedure. Across the 8 cosmetic surgery procedures ProcedureFinder tracks, national medians run from $5,500 for Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) (per area (upper or lower)) to $22,000 for Mommy Makeover (per surgery (combined)). Local prices then move with each metro's cost index.

Which cosmetic surgery procedures does ProcedureFinder track? +

ProcedureFinder tracks 8 cosmetic surgery procedures with national and metro-level cash-pay pricing: Rhinoplasty (median $12,500), Breast Augmentation (median $9,500), Liposuction (median $6,500), Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) (median $11,000), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) (median $12,000), Facelift (Rhytidectomy) (median $17,000), and more. Each has a full cost guide plus pricing pages for 156 US metros, showing the low, median, and high price, what is typically included, and the main cost factors.

What is the least expensive cosmetic surgery procedure? +

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) has the lowest national median in this category at $5,500 per area (upper or lower), with a typical range of $3,500 to $10,000. Surgical removal of excess eyelid skin and fat pads. Upper or lower, cosmetic or functional. US $3,500-$8,000 per area.

What is the most expensive cosmetic surgery procedure? +

Mommy Makeover has the highest national median in this category at $22,000 per surgery (combined), with a typical range of $15,000 to $35,000. Combination of tummy tuck + breast lift/augmentation + liposuction in single surgery for post-pregnancy body restoration. US $15,000-$30,000.

Where is cosmetic surgery cheapest in the US? +

Among the 156 metros ProcedureFinder tracks, Jackson, MS has the lowest cost index at 0.85x the national average, while Beverly Hills, CA has the highest at 1.45x. ProcedureFinder applies the same metro index to every cosmetic surgery procedure, so the same markets tend to be cheapest across the category.

Most-searched cosmetic surgery cost questions