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Are Fees for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Negotiable?
A comment on this site provided some tips on selecting a physician. I thought most of the tips were quite helpful. But, one of the rules "Fees are negotiable, know the ropes" was something I had never heard before.
Do board certified plastic surgeons allow negotiations?. If there is a way to negotiate fees I'd like to know before my consultation. Any suggestions?
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mrsinformed
in Raleigh, NC
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No 2 surgeons are the same in the art form of plastic surgery
When considering aesthetic surgery, you have many decisions to make. The most important one is in whom to trust your care. Please realize that plastic surgery is an art form and you only get one chance for a great result so the surgery needs to be done right the first time by the best doctor you can find.
These days, with the economy struggling, even the best plastic surgeons are offering incentives for patients to ease the financial strain of surgery. These may include reductions on...
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Plastic Surgery Fees are Not Negotiable
The best plastic surgeons are still busy in this contracting economy, and they are not discounting their fees. At the same time, the most expensive surgeon is not necessarily the most talented, so as a consumer you still have to research this carefully. There is much more to consider than just the price in dollars that you pay: is your plastic surgeon actually listening to you, do they truly understand the appearance that you hope to achieve, do you feel that he or she will be easily...
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Caveat Emptor: Filet Mignon or Hot Dogs?
With the increased popularity of cosmetic surgery, there is now increasing competition in the marketplace for patients. Most patients will consult with several plastic surgeons before narrowing their search criteria and settling on one or two who have made the final cut, as to which one will actually do the cutting. At this point, the fee may make the difference between chosing one over the other, and patients may be tempted to "wheel and deal".
However, I believe the decision...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Price Negotiation
In my practice, fees are quoted by my patient coordinator. In fact, I don't know most of my fees off the top of my head. This is intentional since it keeps me objective and allows me to offer the procedure that I think will best suit the patient, regarless of price.
After discussing your question with my staff, they informed me that we do provide discounts in certain circumstances:
1. If patients undergo multiple procedures during the same operation.
2. If the patients has had a number of...
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