Liposuction Cost in Germany

The cost of liposuction in Germany typically ranges from $7,000 to $25,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Liposuction removes fat from specific areas of the body, such as the tummy, hips or thighs, using a thin tube and suction. It reshapes the body but is not a weight-loss treatment. In Germany, the total depends on:

• Number of areas treated: one or several.
• Anaesthesia: usually general.
• Overnight stay: most people stay one night.
• Compression garments: worn for several weeks.

This is usually an elective cosmetic procedure. Ask what the quote includes, such as anaesthesia, garments and follow-up visits.

The NHS explains that liposuction is not a treatment for weight loss, obesity or cellulite. It is most suitable for people who are not overweight and have elastic skin.

It is usually done under general anaesthetic, takes 1 to 3 hours, and most people stay overnight.

Compression garments are worn for several weeks. Gentle exercise is possible after 3 to 4 weeks and strenuous exercise after 10 to 12 weeks, and results can take up to 6 months to show.

Bruising and swelling can last up to 6 months. Risks include an uneven result, numbness, skin colour change, fluid in the lungs, blood clots and organ damage.

German statutory insurers do not pay for cosmetic procedures that are not medically necessary, and procedures carried out for purely aesthetic reasons are not exempt from VAT.

In Germany the title 'Schönheitschirurg' (cosmetic surgeon) is not legally protected, whereas 'Facharzt für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie' is a recognised specialist qualification, so check the surgeon's specialist title.