Pro Bono Mini Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by 0113 in Modesto, CA
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: free, insurance

How Can You Get a Dr. to Perform a Pro Bono Cosmetic Procedure? I'm Desperate!! I want a mini tummy tuck after 4 kids (last 2 were twins), and a c-section. I'm 29, 5'6, and 130 lbs, not overweight, just stretched skin. I've consulted with a local plastic surgeon and he quoted me $4,500 because he says mine is really not bad considering 4 children, but I just can't afford that. I just wonder how and why Dr.'s consider pro bono procedures for some people? I want to feel confident again!

5 answers to Pro Bono Mini Tummy Tuck

Mini Tummy Tuck

The problem is that for a doctor to open their doors, it costs them money. Pro Bono operations are usually reserved for extreme medical cases or instances where a cosmetic procedure will dramatically change how they are viewed in society (e.g. cleft lip on children).

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Mini tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question. It would be in your best interest to gradually save and afford the procedure to be performed by the best plastic surgeon you can find. I am concerned however that (based on your description) you may not be an excellent candidate for mini tummy tuck surgery. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Pro Bono tummy tuck

No one not even a resident plastic surgery clinic will offer a mini tummy tuck pro bono, or for no charge.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Free Cosmetic surgery

Pro Bono is a term used when lawyers donate their time for a client for various reasons but the client needs the help. Cosmetic Surgery is a luxury not a necessity and there are cost to each procedure that cannot be avoided other than the Doctors time. That is why you will not get totally free surgery. Sometimes a Plastic Surgeon may like to do a particular type of procedure and may do it for a low charge or donate the time but it is highly selective... more

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Pro bono cosmetic surgery

Surgeon's have costs and no surgery is free. These costs must be paid. Occasionally they are underwrittede, or volunteered, or sponsored by a third party. Not all surgeons participate. There are issues such as who will cover cost of revision if necessary or complications, etc. Some reality shows sponsors these procedures whereas Univeristy training programs may perform these at a minimal cost. Look into these options

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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