Medically reviewed by Dr. Orestes Fernández specialist in body contouring, licence no. 4304469, Dr. Antonio Martínez Murillo, licence no. 282830903, Dr. Lucrecia Villanueva body and breast surgeon, licence no. 282871279Published on 11 November 2026
Liposculpture cost in 2026: how much it is and what it depends on
At Instituto de Benito, liposculpture starts at €4,500 (VAT not included). The final price depends on how many areas are treated, the technique, and whether the fat is grafted elsewhere, such as the buttocks. It includes the operating room, anesthesia, tests and follow-up visits, and can be financed over up to 60 months. You get a fixed quote after your consultation with the surgeon.
Liposculpture removes localized fat and redistributes it to define your contour. Its page explains how it is done and what recovery is like. Here we focus on the money: what you pay for, why two quotes can be very different, and how it compares with the price of liposuction.
How much does liposculpture cost?
At Instituto de Benito, from €4,500 (VAT not included). That is the starting price for one area with the standard technique. From there, the quote goes up depending on what your case needs, and we give it to you as a fixed price after the consultation.
What does the price of liposculpture depend on?
1. How many areas, and how large
Treating the flanks does not cost the same as treating the abdomen, flanks and back in one operation. Each area adds operating time, and operating time is what weighs most in the quote.
2. The technique
Liposculpture can be done with VASER, which works the fat with ultrasound and helps the skin retract better. If the goal is to bring out the muscle definition, the technique is HD liposuction, which starts at €6,500.
3. Whether the fat is grafted elsewhere
The fat that is removed can be used to add volume to the buttocks, hips or face. That is a fat transfer and it adds operating time. For the buttocks, fat transfer starts at €7,500. Part of the grafted fat is reabsorbed, and a second session, if needed, is not included in the initial quote.
4. Tests and follow-up
The quote includes pre-op tests and follow-up visits. In Barcelona it also includes the Synapta® protocol to make recovery easier.
Liposculpture or liposuction: which costs more?
They start at the same price, but they are not the same thing. Liposuction removes excess fat; liposculpture also reshapes what is left to improve your body’s shape. For a detailed comparison, our post on the cost of liposuction explains what you pay for in that surgery.
| Liposuction | Liposculpture | HD liposuction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Removes localized fat from specific areas | Removes fat and redistributes it to define the contour | Removes fat precisely to bring out muscle definition |
| For whom | Stable weight and stubborn localized fat | Stable weight and a wish to improve proportions | Stable weight, good muscle tone and elastic skin |
| Price from | €4,500 | €4,500 | €6,500 |
What is included in the quote, and what isn’t?
Included:
- Fees for the surgeon and the rest of the medical team
- Materials specified in the quote
- Operating room
- Anesthesia
- Nursing care
- Follow-up visits with the specialist
- Pre-op tests (blood work, ECG…)
- Hospital stay and private room, if needed
- Medication during the stay
Not included:
- Assessments or approvals from other specialists, if needed
- Medication after discharge
- Complementary recovery treatments (lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy, laser…)
- Costs of complications not attributable to the surgery
- Touch-ups or revisions that were not planned
- Travel, accommodation and meals
- Compression garments, unless specified in the quote
- Areas not included in the initial quote
- Additional fat grafting sessions due to fat reabsorption
Before comparing two quotes, check that they cover the same areas and the same items. A lower price that leaves out anesthesia, the compression garment or follow-up visits is not cheaper.
When is liposculpture not enough?
Liposculpture removes fat, but it does not tighten skin. If your skin is elastic, it adapts to the new contour. If not, it stays loose, and then you need surgery that removes skin, such as an abdominoplasty for the abdomen, which starts at €7,000. That is why we assess skin quality before recommending a technique.
Does it cost the same in Barcelona and Madrid?
Yes, the starting price is the same. In Barcelona you are operated on by Dr. Orestes Fernández, and in Madrid by Dr. Antonio Martínez Murillo.
How do I get a quote, and can I finance it?
The exact price is given by the surgeon who would operate on you, after seeing you. The first visit costs €80 and is deducted from the liposculpture if you decide to go ahead with us. If you can’t come in, it can be done by video call for €50, also deducted.
You can finance it over 12 months interest-free or up to 60 months. The terms are on our financing page.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of liposculpture
How much does liposculpture cost?
At Instituto de Benito, from €4,500 (VAT not included). The exact price is given after the consultation, because it depends on the areas, the technique and whether the fat is grafted.
How much does abdominal liposculpture cost?
If it is only the abdomen, it is close to the starting price. Adding the flanks or back raises it because of operating time. If there is also excess skin, an abdominoplasty may be the right option.
How much does liposculpture with fat transfer to the buttocks cost?
Buttock fat transfer starts at €7,500 and includes both the fat removal and the graft. The quote depends on the volume you want and the donor areas.
Is liposculpture more expensive than liposuction?
They start at the same price, €4,500. What changes the quote is the number of areas and the technique, not the name of the surgery.
Is the compression garment included?
No, unless the quote specifies it. You must wear it for the first few weeks, so it is worth asking when you compare.
Can I finance it?
Yes, over 12 months interest-free or up to 60 months.