Why We Don’t Post Prices Online (and What to Ask Instead)

Journal · Financing

Medically reviewed by Michael Clerveus, MD, board-certified general surgeon · Last reviewed October 7, 2026

You searched for a price and came up empty. Here’s why, and what to ask so you can compare practices fairly.

If you’ve been Googling “how much is Lipo 360” and getting frustrated, we see you. You want a number, you click around, and every site gives you the same vague runaround.

So let’s be transparent about why we do it, and then give you something more useful than a number.

The honest reason

A posted price would almost never match your actual plan.

Here’s what changes the total:

• Which areas are treated, and how many
• The technique used
• Anesthesia approach
• Where the procedure takes place
• Whether procedures are combined
• What’s included, like garments and follow-up visits

Two people can walk in asking for “Lipo 360” and leave with two very different plans. A single number online would be misleading to at least one of them, probably both.

“But other places post prices”

Some do. And sometimes those numbers are a starting point that grows once extras get added. Sometimes they’re accurate. The problem is, you often can’t tell which until later.

That’s why we think the better move is to compare quotes that are specific to you, line by line.

What to ask instead of “How much?”

Bring this list to any consult, ours or anyone else’s:

1. What exactly does this quote include? Surgeon’s fee, facility, anesthesia, garments, follow-ups?
2. Is anything billed separately? Lab work, meds, extra visits?
3. Which areas are included? Get them listed by name.
4. Which technique is this quote for?
5. Who is performing the procedure? And what are their credentials?
6. What happens if I need a touch-up or revision later?
7. Is this quote valid for a certain period?

Once you have answers to these, comparing practices becomes so much clearer.

The comparison trap to avoid

Picking only by the lowest number is risky. A lower total might mean fewer areas, a different technique, a different setting, or less follow-up. It might not. But you won’t know unless you ask.

And here’s the bigger point: the person doing your surgery matters. At our practice, that’s Michael Clerveus, MD, a board-certified general surgeon. You can read about him on our surgeon page.

So what does Lipo 360 cost here?

You’ll get a personalized quote after your free consultation. Our Lipo 360 cost page walks through the general factors that affect pricing.

If budget is a concern, we offer Cherry financing, subject to credit approval. We don’t list rates, because they depend on your application.

What a quote doesn’t buy

Paying more or less doesn’t buy a guaranteed result. Results vary from person to person, depending on your body, your skin, your health and how you heal. Any practice that ties a price to a promised outcome deserves extra questions.

Our promise on transparency

When you come in, we’ll walk you through what’s in your quote and answer whatever you ask. If something isn’t clear, ask again. We’d rather spend extra time than have you leave confused.

You can also read our consultation page to see what the visit looks like.

“Can you at least give me a ballpark on the phone?”

We get this request a lot, and we understand it. The problem is that a phone ballpark is still a guess without an exam. It can set the wrong expectation in either direction, and then the real quote feels like a surprise. We’d rather spend that phone call booking you a free consult, in person or virtual, where the number actually means something.

If the reason you’re asking is budget, say so. That’s useful information, and it helps us talk openly about options like Cherry financing.

The bottom line

No posted price isn’t us hiding something. It’s us not wanting to give you a number that doesn’t fit you. Come in, get a real quote and compare fairly. It’s free, and there’s zero obligation.

This article is general education, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person. A consultation with Michael Clerveus, MD, is required to determine whether any procedure is right for you. For a medical emergency, call 911.