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Does Cost for Procedure(s) Vary from State or Region?
I have lost 150 lbs from WLS. I have two areas of concern. My breasts need lift/implants. I've gone from 40C to 34AA, have severe ptosis and one significantly larger. My 2nd insurance appeal letter was denied. I need brachioplasty. Ins will not pay for this. I have had 2 consults. Fees quoted for breast procedures $11,500 and 10,490 respectively. Arms, $6500 and 6400. I am in WV. Arms are my main concern. Are these realistic quotes? I'm considering consults in Lakeland FL where I am from.
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Comparing prices
Costs for procedures vary within the same state and from state to state. Since plastic surgeons are individuals, they can charge what they feel is appropriate for the time it takes to do the procedure and the technique they use. Your quote for the arms was $6400 and $6500 (which are almost indentical) and your breast lift quote was $10490 and $11500. In Houston, Texas, where I practice, the fee for the arm procedure is $4000 and the fee for the breast lift is $9900...
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Does surgery cost vary by region?
Does the cost of an operation vary by region-yes!
In general larger metropolitan cities have higher fees than smaller cities. Prices in California and Florida are higher than some of their neighboring states. But please don't be tempted to fly cross country to save a few hundred or even thousand dollars. You want to be close to your surgeon in the event of a complication.
Choose your surgeon based on their training not on the fee.
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Fees for surgery after weight loss
Fees for surgery after weight loss will vary for different regions of the country. In NYC I can tell you it is more expensive. Good luck.
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Costs variation
Costs for procedures vary with region of country, size of town and surgeon involved. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Costs do vary from region to region
They vary big time, but make sure you're comparing apples to apples. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons have a higher standard of care then lesser trained surgeons. We are Board Certifed in Plastic Surgery with a JCAHO certified facility with a 40 yr. perfect safety record. We see many patients from the East coast because of our prices and expertise. An Anchor Breast lift is $5560 and Brachioplasty is $5035. We require an EKG & chest X Ray for patients over age 40 which adds $100,...
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Surgical Fees
Surgical fees vary from region to region and physician to physician.Office overhead will be different in Manhattan as opposed to Fargo.Different physicians are able to charge different fees based on a number of factors,they have their own operating rooms,they specialize in certain procedures among other factors.
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Buyer Beware!
As stated below, the cost of surgery definitely varies city to city and doctor to doctor because you are paying for a service and not a product. I would encourage you not to shop around for the lowest price. Imagine shopping for the lowest price for a haircut. If you don't really care what your hair looks like, then this would be a good idea. The difference, of course, is that your hair will grow back and you can try again with someone else. With plastic...
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Does Cosmetic Surgery Costs differ from state to star?
Absolutely, they vary from doctor to doctor also. Remember, that you are investing in your body, something you "wear" everyday. It is essential that you feel comfortable with your surgeon, have seen examples of his work, he is well respected in the community, and stands behind his work. I would not base my decision on a few thousand dollars one way or the other. And I always encourage patients to have surgery in their home state, because sometimes even with the best surgeon there...
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Variation in costs
Surgical fees definitely vary among locations and, in New York, even among boroughs with Manhattan bring more expensive than Queens, where I practice. Variation is based on differences in rental, staff, malpractice insurance and other costs of doing business. The prices you have been quoted are very close and returning to Florida will add travel costs, additional lost income and potential complication if you need followup treatment.
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The COST of Cosmetic Surgery VARIES from One city to another
The cost of everything varies from one city to another and even within the same city. The cost of homes in New York City is quite different from those in Beverly Hills and even in Memphis. Furthermore, their cost WITHIN each locale varies based on many factors. In the case of Cosmetic Surgery costs vary with the city, the reputation and the availability of the surgeons. The best advice I can give you is NOT to go on price alone. Pick a good surgeon you trust. It is important your surgery...
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Cost of surgery
Overhead varies depending on location as will the profit the doctor decides is right for the work they are going to perform. While cost is important I think you need to feel comfortable with the surgeon. While I do have out of town patients coming to see me for better prices or a procedure that they can not get at home you have to be careful and remember that if you have a complication after surgery how easy is it to see your surgeon. A few long trips to see the doctor will...
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Costs of surgery
Thanks for your excellent question. The final cost of elective cosmetic surgery does vary geographically and sometimes by the practice. The final cost takes into account anesthesia, facility, and surgeons fees. Each is affected by the cost of rent/lease, staffing salaries (nurses and assistants) , and even malpractice insurance. I am certain these costs of doing business are more expensive in New York City then they may be in the suburbs of Texas where I practice and...
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Cost Variably In Cosmetic Procedures
Just as with other consumer services, the costs for cosmetic surgery does vary from city to city and from state to state. Some reasons are easy to explain; malpractice insurance may be more costly in one are versus another. Other reasons can be due to the costs of staffing the practice and the OR; more costly in a city where salaries are higher in general.
The costs given for the procedures you mentioned appear to be reasonable. If you are seeking to lower your costs,...
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Variability of costs between states
Since the cost of living is different for different regions of the country, you can assume that it is normal for the costs for cosmetic procedures to vary from state to state -- this is just a reflection of the different economies in different states. If you do choose to travel for your surgery, make sure that you are also including the additional cost to you to travel and stay in a different city -- if you have surgery, you will be responsible for keeping your follow up appointments...
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Costs of Plastic Surgical Procedures?
Thank you for the question.
Congratulations on your significant weight loss; you should be very proud of what you have accomplished.
Yes, the costs of plastic surgical procedures will vary from surgeon to surgeon and from one region to another.
It will be up to you to do your due diligence in the process of plastic surgeon selection. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well...
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Costs vary from area to area
Charges for procedures do vary from area to area, city to city, region to region. The charges you quote sound reasonable if the are the total fee, ie surgeon, facility and anesthesia.
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