Cosmetic procedure costs · United States
Cosmetic procedure costs, without the brochure.
What Kybella, Emsculpt and Otoplasty really cost, why two quotes for the same treatment can differ by thousands, and how to check a provider before you book.
The short answer
Kybella usually costs $1,200–$3,000 per treatment; Emsculpt $750–$1,500 per session, or$3,000–$4,500 for a four-session package; and Otoplasty $3,500–$8,000 per procedure. These are planning ranges, not quotes.
Three procedures, three different price structures
Injectables are priced per vial and per session. Body contouring is priced per session or per package. Surgery is priced per procedure, with anaesthesia and facility fees on top. Comparing them starts with knowing which unit you are buying.
Kybella
Deoxycholic acid for submental fat. Two to four sessions, priced per vial.
Body contouringEmsculpt
Muscle stimulation for the abdomen, glutes, arms or thighs. Usually a four-session package.
SurgeryOtoplasty
Ear reshaping or pinning by a plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon. One operation, both ears.
The four things that move a quote
Unit pricing
Vials, sessions, packages or a surgical fee. A low headline price often hides a smaller unit.
Provider type
A medspa, dermatologist, plastic surgeon and ENT surgeon have different fees and different scopes.
City
Manhattan, Beverly Hills and Scottsdale price above the national median; secondary metros price below it.
What is included
Anaesthesia, facility fee, follow-up, correction policy, imaging and aftercare are commonly separate.
Find a provider near you
613 providers across 18 cities and 8 states, compiled from public business listings. The directory is a research tool, not an endorsement.
Every listing is public business data. Confirm the licence, the treating provider and the current fee directly with the office.
Common questions
How much does Kybella cost?
Kybella typically costs $1,200–$3,000 per treatment in the United States. Most patients need two to four sessions, four to six weeks apart, so the full course can run $2,400–$12,000. Per-vial pricing is often $300–$700; ask how many vials the quote includes.
How much does Emsculpt cost?
Emsculpt usually costs $750–$1,500 per session, and most providers sell a four-session package for $3,000–$4,500. Emsculpt NEO packages are often priced at the upper end. The abdomen and glutes are the most commonly quoted areas.
How much does otoplasty cost?
Otoplasty typically costs $3,500–$8,000 in the United States, including the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia and facility fee. Both ears are usually done in one operation. Insurance may cover part of the procedure when it corrects a functional or congenital issue rather than appearance alone.
Are these prices quotes?
No. Every figure on this site is a planning range built from published fee ranges, provider listings and procedure data. A real quote depends on the provider, the city, the number of sessions or vials, anaesthesia and aftercare. Always ask for a written estimate.
How do I choose an aesthetics provider?
Check the provider's licence, who performs the procedure, whether a physician supervises the medspa, what the fee includes, and what happens if you need a correction. For surgical procedures, confirm the surgeon is board-certified and has hospital privileges. The directory lists public business data, not an endorsement.
Edited by Elena March, Health Editor. Planning ranges, not medical advice. See themethodology andeditorial policy.