To become more beautiful, there's often a price to pay, be it $50 a month to build a better body at the local gym, or the one-time cost of cosmetic plastic surgery, which insurance doesn't cover as a rule.

The following chart gives an idea of the costs of liposuction and breast implants in four states. Costs differ not only from one state to another, but also within states, and even from doctor to doctor. Not surprisingly, costs in big cities tend to be higher than in more rural areas.

California

Liposuction-$2281-$3780 , Breast implants-$2012 .

New York

Liposuction-$2550-$6000 , Breast implants-$2325 .

Florida

Liposuction-$1490-$3520 , Breast implants-$1146 .

Texas

Liposuction-$1460-$3600 , Breast implants-$1750 .