Check with your doctor's financial responsibility form

Sirish Maddali, MD answers: Fixing contour irregularities after Liposuction?

Are noticeable contour irregularities that need to be addressed usually covered by the doctor that performed the original procedure? I don't feel I should have to pay any more money to fix a bulge on my stomach (one side and not the other) that is very obvious an area that wasn't suctioned properly.


Sirish Maddali, MD
6 months ago

Most surgeons will give you a "financial responsibility" form to sign before any procedure. In addition, your surgical quote or consent form is another good source of information. In general, most surgeons will state that if you maintain your weight, they will agree to a revision procedure for liposuction within a certain time frame. In general, a portion, or all, of the surgeon's fee will be deducted. However, you would still be responsible for an anesthesiologist fee or a facility fee, if that is needed.

Look through your papers and talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Most of us want happy patients and will try to help you as best we can. Good luck.

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