Does Anybody in Columbia or Lexington, SC Do Free Breast Reductions?

The tough economy affects everybody these days, some are hit harder than others too. But this is the 4th question in the last 2 days I have seen asking for free surgery. The thing that these folks don't understand is that while plastic surgeons do lots of free care, the costs to do something like a breast reduction including anesthesia, OR, nurses, insurance, medications, stitches, dressings, and aftercare etc etc runs close to or more that $10,000. Somebody has to... more

Thank you for the question. You will find that the cost of surgery will vary significantly even in the same town. Although important, ultimately the cost of surgery should be of less concern than the quality and safety of the procedure performed. In other words, do your due diligence carefully. Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and/or and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for appropriate training and credentials. Then, make sure you see lots... more