Dear doctors, I found a board certified plastic surgeon( through friends) who suppose to be good in dermal filler injections. So when I contacted his office, I was informed that doctor does not disclose his prices over the phone . In addition, the first consultation is free, but if you decide not to proceed with the procedure the second visit the will cost you $350 consult fee. Is this common practice for a plastic surgeon? Thank you
Answer: Fees Over the Phone? With the growth of cosmetic procedures over the last decade and a half, specifically minimally invasive treatments, a commodity effect has evolved with aesthetic medicine. My practice commonly gives our fees for minimally invasive treatments such as fillers and toxins over the phone. Some practices do not. However, most busy Facial Plastic Surgeons understand that fees for such procedures must be within the general range for the area in which they practice, so fees aren't really a secret. What prospective patients must understand is that a request for the price of one syringe of filler does not constitute a consultation and that more than one syringe may be required. Secondly, shopping for a procedure based on price alone is not advisable given the wide variability of skill you will encounter.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Fees Over the Phone? With the growth of cosmetic procedures over the last decade and a half, specifically minimally invasive treatments, a commodity effect has evolved with aesthetic medicine. My practice commonly gives our fees for minimally invasive treatments such as fillers and toxins over the phone. Some practices do not. However, most busy Facial Plastic Surgeons understand that fees for such procedures must be within the general range for the area in which they practice, so fees aren't really a secret. What prospective patients must understand is that a request for the price of one syringe of filler does not constitute a consultation and that more than one syringe may be required. Secondly, shopping for a procedure based on price alone is not advisable given the wide variability of skill you will encounter.
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Answer: Fees and Practicing Fees vary depending on the patients experience and individual patient goals. Some will disclose prices, others dont because the plan cannot be determined over the phone. Its best to discuss prices after the treatment plan is determined. Otherwise you are just purchasing a procedure and not the physician relationship or experience/techniques. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Fees and Practicing Fees vary depending on the patients experience and individual patient goals. Some will disclose prices, others dont because the plan cannot be determined over the phone. Its best to discuss prices after the treatment plan is determined. Otherwise you are just purchasing a procedure and not the physician relationship or experience/techniques. Best, Dr. Emer.
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Plastic surgeon doesn't disclose prices over the phone? Is this a common practice? Yes and no. It is a doctor specific decision. But for example as you indicated fillers prices. Over the phone there is NO WAY to determine how many syringes or which filler would be best for you. Thus if you were told Juvederm XC was $650 per syringe. And you arrived were examined and the doctor recommended 3 syringes than there is a large issue - $650 vs $1,950. Therefore after in person examination for JUST you the fees can be EXACTLY determined. Hope this helped...
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Answer: Plastic surgeon doesn't disclose prices over the phone? Is this a common practice? Yes and no. It is a doctor specific decision. But for example as you indicated fillers prices. Over the phone there is NO WAY to determine how many syringes or which filler would be best for you. Thus if you were told Juvederm XC was $650 per syringe. And you arrived were examined and the doctor recommended 3 syringes than there is a large issue - $650 vs $1,950. Therefore after in person examination for JUST you the fees can be EXACTLY determined. Hope this helped...
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December 15, 2014
Answer: Plastic Surgery Prices I think that in today's information age it is very common to publish fees on the internet and to disclose them over the phone. These fees are always given with the disclaimer that they are average fees. Without examining a patient and finding out what they want to accomplish it is impossible to know how extensive their treatment will be. This is probably the main reason why some a hesitant to discuss or disclose fees without an exam.
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Answer: Plastic Surgery Prices I think that in today's information age it is very common to publish fees on the internet and to disclose them over the phone. These fees are always given with the disclaimer that they are average fees. Without examining a patient and finding out what they want to accomplish it is impossible to know how extensive their treatment will be. This is probably the main reason why some a hesitant to discuss or disclose fees without an exam.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Surgeon fees Each doctor is a bit different in terms of fees and disclosure. Many might not give fees over the phone because how can they know what to charge if they do not know exactly what they are doing?
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Surgeon fees Each doctor is a bit different in terms of fees and disclosure. Many might not give fees over the phone because how can they know what to charge if they do not know exactly what they are doing?
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