In Need of Help For Surgeries Financially?

I would like to know if there's a program for people who can't afford 20 grand or get a loan? I had a bad hysterectomy and has left me numb, lopsided,pain and a rash. Tummy tuck is the only way to fix me. My self esteem is gone! Thanks to this! I just want to be normal again! Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Crystal4902 in Florissant

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$20000 is too much for a tummy tuck!

As you can see by the average Tummy Tuck Cost listing above for RealSelf patients ($7975), $20K is extremely overpriced for a tummy tuck, even on the East or West coasts! We charge about that same amount ($8K total cost) in our nationally-accredited (AAAASF) Minneapolis office surgical facility, but of course the cost is higher if you require an extended tummy tuck or request liposuction of other areas at the same operation. Hospital-based plastic surgeons' total costs are... more

In Need of Help

A tummy tuck may make you less lopsided and help with a rash if you have overlapping skin, but won't help with pain or numbness. The price you quote is rather high for most areas. You can see on RealSelf the average fees paid by patients for this procedure is quite lower. If you are near a University Hospital, often there are reduced fees available in resident clinics. Thanks for your question, best wishes.

Insurance may cover your surgery but only if there is functional impairment

Health insurance can cover certain plastic surgery procedures. However, you have to demonstrate that you have a functional need for your to get it covered. This demonstration can only come from documentation by your doctors either your internist, dermatologist, etc. Depending on your insurance company, the difficulty of getting procedures covered may vary. Some require photographs. Others require medical records.

Cost

The average cost for this surgery in the new york area is between $8,000 and $12,500. This is dependant on the amount of work that needs to be done

Tummy tuck cost

20K is much more than you need to pay for a good tummy tuck. You can finance your surgery using CareCredit. You can even get pre-approved on line prior to your consult. Just go to their website.

Financing

Other than getting a loan, there are no special programs. 20,000 is a very high cost for a tummy tuck. It is typically less than 10,000 in Nashville.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

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Crystal4902 21 Nov 2012

Thank you to the doctors who have answered my questions. Several of you said to go to a teaching hospital for a lower cost for my procedure. Do any of the doctors know of a hospital I can contact in St. Louis? I appreciate all of you for taking your time to read and answer my questions. This is so very important to me. It has been devistating living with this.

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