The Cost of Aesthetic Treatments in 2026: A 25-City Report
A data-driven look at typical price ranges for 16 of the most-requested aesthetic treatments (from Botox and dermal fillers to CoolSculpting, Morpheus8, and PDO thread lifts) across 25 US and Canadian metropolitan markets. Sourced from real listed clinics on ClinicCompass.
What the 2026 data shows
1. The most expensive aesthetic treatments are non-surgical lifting and tightening.
Non-surgical skin tightening (Ultherapy, Sofwave) and PDO thread lifts top the price list, with typical ranges of $1,500–$4,500 per treatment. These positionally compete with surgical alternatives at roughly 1/3 the cost of a facelift, and their value proposition is duration: results last 12–24 months.
2. Laser hair removal remains the most accessible entry point.
Laser hair removal starts at as little as $50 per session for small areas like the upper lip, making it the most price-accessible treatment in the aesthetic category. Larger areas (full legs, back) reach $400–$600 per session, but most clinics offer 6-session packages with 15–25% discounts.
3. Injectables are still the volume leader, but cost wildly varies by injector skill.
Botox ($10–$20 per unit, $400–$1,400 per visit) and dermal fillers ($600–$1,500 per syringe) are the most-booked treatments at virtually every med spa. But our data shows the per-treatment cost varies more by injector experience than by city: a senior injector in Houston can charge more than a junior injector in Manhattan.
4. Body contouring sits in a tight middle range: $600 to $1,500 per session.
CoolSculpting, Emsculpt NEO, and Kybella all sit in the $600–$1,500 per session range. The total investment varies dramatically by how many sessions are required (2–4 typical) and how many areas are treated.
5. Monthly maintenance via HydraFacial is the lowest-cost ongoing skin investment.
HydraFacial sessions ($150–$250 standard, $275–$350+ for Platinum) and clinic memberships ($99–$179/month) make it the most accessible monthly skin-quality investment, significantly cheaper than monthly laser or microneedling protocols.
2026 cost ranges for 87 aesthetic treatments
Typical US price ranges based on data from our 130+ listed clinics across 25 metropolitan markets. Calgary clinics quoted in CAD on their individual pages.
| Treatment | Category | Typical Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox | Injectables | $200–$600 | per treatment area |
| Laser Hair Removal | Hair Removal | $50–$600 | per session, per area |
| Lip Filler | Injectables | $600–$1,200 | per syringe |
| Microneedling | Facials & Skin Care | $200–$700 | per session |
| HydraFacial | Facials & Skin Care | $150–$350 | per session |
| Medical Weight Loss (GLP-1) | Medical Weight Loss | $250–$1,500 | per month |
| Morpheus8 | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $700–$1,500 | per session |
| Facials | Facials & Skin Care | $75–$300 | per session |
| Sculptra | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $800–$1,200 | per vial |
| Masseter Botox | Injectables | $400–$800 | per session |
| Chemical Peel | Facials & Skin Care | $100–$600 | per session |
| Laser Tattoo Removal | Specialty Treatments | $200–$500 | per session |
| Kybella | Body Contouring | $600–$1,500 | per session |
| IV Therapy | Wellness & IV Therapy | $100–$1,000 | per infusion |
| CoolSculpting | Body Contouring | $600–$1,500 | per treatment area |
| Dermal Fillers | Injectables | $600–$1,500 | per syringe |
| Emsculpt NEO | Body Contouring | $750–$1,200 | per session |
| PRP Microneedling (Vampire Facial) | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $500–$1,500 | per session |
| Cellulite Treatment | Body Contouring | $300–$1,500 | per session |
| Hair Restoration | Hair Restoration | $400–$1,500 | per session |
| Dysport | Injectables | $300–$600 | per session |
| Skin Tightening | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $1,500–$4,500 | per treatment area or full face/neck |
| Lip Flip | Injectables | $80–$250 | per session |
| PDO Thread Lift | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $1,500–$4,500 | per treatment |
| Laser Skin Resurfacing | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $500–$3,500 | per session |
| Under-Eye Filler | Injectables | $600–$1,200 | per syringe |
| BBL Photofacial | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $400–$900 | per session |
| Cheek Filler | Injectables | $650–$1,400 | per syringe |
| Jawline Filler | Injectables | $800–$2,500 | per session |
| Ultherapy | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $1,500–$4,500 | per session |
| Dermaplaning | Facials & Skin Care | $75–$200 | per session |
| Red Light Therapy | Facials & Skin Care | $25–$100 | per session |
| Tirzepatide (Zepbound / Mounjaro) | Medical Weight Loss | $300–$1,100 | per month |
| Microblading & Brow PMU | Specialty Treatments | $350–$800 | per session |
| Semaglutide (Wegovy / Ozempic) | Medical Weight Loss | $250–$1,350 | per month |
| Spider Vein Treatment | Specialty Treatments | $250–$600 | per session |
| Blepharoplasty | Cosmetic Surgery | $3,200–$7,500 | per procedure |
| Rhinoplasty | Cosmetic Surgery | $7,000–$16,000 | per procedure |
| Breast Augmentation | Cosmetic Surgery | $6,500–$13,000 | per procedure |
| Liposuction | Cosmetic Surgery | $3,500–$11,000 | per treatment area |
| Tummy Tuck | Cosmetic Surgery | $8,000–$16,000 | per procedure |
| Facelift | Cosmetic Surgery | $12,000–$30,000 | per procedure |
| Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) | Cosmetic Surgery | $8,000–$18,000 | per procedure |
| Breast Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $7,000–$14,000 | per procedure |
| Breast Reduction | Cosmetic Surgery | $8,000–$15,000 | per procedure |
| Mommy Makeover | Cosmetic Surgery | $15,000–$30,000 | per procedure |
| Buccal Fat Removal | Cosmetic Surgery | $2,500–$6,000 | per procedure |
| Otoplasty | Cosmetic Surgery | $3,500–$8,000 | per procedure |
| Labiaplasty | Cosmetic Surgery | $4,000–$9,000 | per procedure |
| Neck Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $8,000–$16,000 | per procedure |
| Brow Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $4,000–$9,000 | per procedure |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | Cosmetic Surgery | $4,500–$10,000 | per procedure |
| Hair Transplant | Cosmetic Surgery | $6,000–$18,000 | per session |
| Skin Tag & Mole Removal | Specialty Treatments | $100–$600 | per visit |
| Microdermabrasion | Facials & Skin Care | $75–$200 | per session |
| Electrolysis | Hair Removal | $50–$150 | per session (15 to 60 minutes) |
| Xeomin | Injectables | $10–$16 | per unit |
| Daxxify | Injectables | $8–$14 | per unit (Daxxify units are not equivalent to Botox units) |
| Jeuveau | Injectables | $9–$14 | per unit |
| Radiesse | Injectables | $700–$1,200 | per syringe |
| Skinvive | Injectables | $600–$1,000 | per treatment (both cheeks) |
| Chin Filler | Injectables | $700–$1,500 | per treatment (1 to 2 syringes) |
| Trap Botox | Injectables | $600–$1,200 | per treatment (both sides) |
| Lymphatic Drainage Massage | Wellness & IV Therapy | $80–$200 | per session |
| Vitamin Injections | Wellness & IV Therapy | $25–$75 | per injection |
| Emface | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $3,000–$5,000 | per series of 4 sessions |
| Vaginal Rejuvenation | Specialty Treatments | $300–$1,200 | per session |
| Facial Fat Transfer | Cosmetic Surgery | $3,500–$8,000 | per procedure |
| Arm Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $5,000–$10,000 | per procedure (both arms) |
| Thigh Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $6,000–$12,000 | per procedure |
| Body Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $12,000–$25,000 | per procedure |
| Lip Lift | Cosmetic Surgery | $3,000–$6,000 | per procedure |
| Earlobe Repair | Cosmetic Surgery | $400–$1,200 | per ear |
| Peptide Therapy | Wellness & IV Therapy | $150–$600 | per month |
| Testosterone Replacement Therapy | Wellness & IV Therapy | $150–$400 | per month |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy | Wellness & IV Therapy | $100–$500 | per month |
| RF Microneedling | Skin Tightening & Resurfacing | $600–$1,500 | per session |
| Lipo 360 | Cosmetic Surgery | $7,000–$15,000 | per procedure |
| Nose Filler | Injectables | $700–$1,800 | per treatment (typically 1 syringe) |
| Panniculectomy | Cosmetic Surgery | $8,000–$18,000 | per procedure (self-pay) |
| Breast Implant Removal | Cosmetic Surgery | $5,000–$15,000 | per procedure |
| Polynucleotides | Injectables | $500–$1,200 | per session |
| Chin Liposuction | Cosmetic Surgery | $2,500–$6,000 | per procedure |
| Chin Implant | Cosmetic Surgery | $4,000–$12,000 | per procedure |
| Revision Rhinoplasty | Cosmetic Surgery | $12,000–$30,000 | per procedure |
| Scar Revision | Cosmetic Surgery | $500–$6,000 | per scar (injections at the low end, surgical revision at the high end) |
| Breast Fat Transfer | Cosmetic Surgery | $6,000–$14,000 | per procedure |
5 most expensive treatments in 2026
- 1. Mommy Makeover $15,000–$30,000
- 2. Facelift $12,000–$30,000
- 3. Revision Rhinoplasty $12,000–$30,000
- 4. Body Lift $12,000–$25,000
- 5. Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) $8,000–$18,000
5 most affordable treatments in 2026
- 1. Daxxify $8–$14
- 2. Jeuveau $9–$14
- 3. Xeomin $10–$16
- 4. Vitamin Injections $25–$75
- 5. Red Light Therapy $25–$100
How costs vary by metro market
Aesthetic treatment pricing follows predictable patterns across the 25 metro markets in our dataset:
- Premium markets (New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Boston) price at the upper end of the typical range. A Botox treatment that costs $500 in Phoenix may cost $800–$1,100 in Manhattan.
- Mid-tier markets (Austin, Charlotte, Nashville, Denver, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago) price in the middle of our typical ranges. Strong value relative to coastal premium cities.
- Value markets such as Minneapolis, Detroit, Tampa, Orlando, San Diego outside La Jolla, and Phoenix outside Scottsdale frequently price 15–30% below comparable services in premium markets, often without quality compromise.
- Canadian markets: Toronto and Calgary price in CAD, generally tracking 15–25% above US-dollar-equivalent for the same procedures, reflecting both market dynamics and the strong Canadian aesthetic medicine training infrastructure.
For per-city pricing, see the individual city pages on ClinicCompass. Each lists real local clinics with current rates.
How we sourced this data
Cost ranges in this report are aggregated from real listed clinics on ClinicCompass, validated against publicly available pricing information from clinic websites, Google Places listings, and industry-standard pricing reports from organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and RealSelf.
Pricing represents the typical national range for each treatment in the US. Individual clinic pricing varies based on provider experience, technology used, treatment area, and local market dynamics. Calgary clinic pricing is quoted in Canadian dollars on individual clinic pages.
This report is updated annually to reflect current market conditions. For the most current per-city, per-treatment pricing, visit the individual treatment and city pages on ClinicCompass.
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