Facelift: Q&A
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Comparing cost of Macs Facelift.In UK -£6000, in Wellnesskliniek, Belgium €4000 but at Dr Patrick Tonnard's,Belgium its €20,000(Costs inclusive of all medical expenses).Dr Tonnard has pioneered the technique&is an excellent Dr but am confused why for same proceedure cost is 5 times more. Please explain what is reason for such a big difference, is it that Surgeons use different techniques for Macs facelift?Pls also recommend some names of reputed Surgeons in Europe who do the Macs face lift.Thanks,Nita
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Cost of MACS Facelift
Dear neeta,
The cost of surgery depends on several factors including your condition and goals, the amount of work that needs to be done, the cost of the operating room facility and anesthesia, the local geography, and the skill and experience of the surgeon.
When comparing costs, make sure you understand what the costs include - you want to compare apples to apples, not apples to oranges. Also, keep in mind that when it comes to your health and well being, cheaper is...
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Cost of lower face and neck lift
When you are looking for a facelift surgeon or the cost of it, you must consider several factors: Facelift cost is dependent on the experience of the surgeon, and the extent of the procedure. In addition, facelift prices include much more than the surgeon’s fee if done under major anesthesia. In those cases, the total facelift cost includes facility fees, anesthesiologist fees, aftercare fees, and more. This might cost up to $15,000. I perform my lower facelifts without need for general...
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MACS Facelift cost factors
As others have explained, it is the experience and skill of the surgeon together with what the market will bear. Dr Tonnard has written a book on the subject and responsible for popularizing the technique by lecturing all over the world. Priceless.
On the other hand, I personally charge less than half of his charge and perform approximately 100 MAC facelifts a year, without drains making it quite affordable for most.
Other factors influencing cost include:
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Variable costs with face lifts
Remember with the MACS lift or any other plastic surgery procedure that you need to compare apples with apples- do the costs include only the surgeon's fee, or additionally the operating room, anesthesia, etc. It's easy to get confused unless you know exactly what the costs represent.
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Terry A. Cromwell M.D.
I do MACS facelifts but unlike Dr. Tonnard I prefer general anesthesia and no drains. He is the professor and I admire his work. I include fat grafts in many of my face lifts. Cost in my area is usually 15.00-18,000 dollars including everything.
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Fees for MACS Facelift
The fees for the MACS facelift may include other procedures, medications, or revision costs, but it may be that the fee is 5 times higher.
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Differences in MACS Facelift Cost?
Dear Nita,
The short answer is that Dr. Tonnard charges more because he can. He was one of people who developed the technique so he clearly has the most extensive experience doing it. His fee is "all inclusive" but it's not clear exactly what that means. Remember that you often get what you pay for, and I am sure this applies in Europe as well as the States. Choosing the least expensive option is not always a bargain, but you may not need to go to the most expensive surgeon around either...
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Macs lift
Dear Nita,
We live in a capitalistic free society. surgeons have the right to charge as much as they wants and you have the right not to choose them as your surgeon. Are you getting quots for partial MACS lift or full MACS lift and does surgery includes lower eyelids and neck too? If you add it all up, price can reach $15,000 - $18,000. The most important factor in choosing your board certified plastic surgeon is experience. Make sure...
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Why are fees different
I assume Dr. Tonnard charges a premium for his operation as he has the most experience with it. With experience comes judgement which can result in better and more consistent results. If you wish a younger and less experienced surgeon who can likely do the same operation for a lesser charge, so be it. Also, be sure that these other figures are all inclusive.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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