How to you feel about negotiating fees for a facelift?

The very best surgeons do not have to negotiate fees. Surgeons who do not have the experience to perform excellent face and neck lift usually entertain negotiable fees. Most of the excellent facial plastic surgeons today have a very stable practice and are not discounting the fees. Sometimes additional... more

Most established, experienced surgeons will not negotiate fees. It is not wise to shop price. That is not to say that the most expensive is the best, but the cost should not be your most important criteria.

In terms of our economic times, we are all affected.  And the issue of discouting prices is one that can come up now, or at any other time. Most plastic surgeons set their prices on the basis of the value of the procedure and the cost of living in their location.  Discounting prices becomes a problem... more

Anon, Indeed, we are living in tough times.  However, if you are shopping for a facelift, you are probably not being all that effected by the economy.  I  individualize my pricing around a general fee schedule based on exactly how much work is to be done.  My practices in that regard have... more

Your face is the first thing everyone sees when they meet you. When undergoing a facelift, you are trying to improve what people see. Really good surgeons who can do this reliably set the fee appropriate for their experience and their results, usually based on how busy they are. They are busy because their... more

Most surgeons have already reduced their fees as a result of the economy so it is generally not a good idea to "bargain" with their administrative staff for an even lower fee.  It will always be the best idea to go to the finest surgeon and save to pay the price for the best surgery.... more

Most surgeons who are good at what they do don't negotiate price. You get what you pay for. When surgeons do surgery for less money they may do "faster" and less precise surgery. Though we would like to think this doesn't happen, you see the various types of minilifts cheaply advertised. Go to an... more

In general, plastic surgeon fees are "non-negotiable". This helps to avoid an awkward dialogue between doctor and patient that can damage the relationship. Also, negotiating fees only serves to "commoditize" what we do and can spark a "price war" among plastic surgeons. However, it is not uncommon for plastic... more

The fees for most surgeons are non-negotiable. However, a lot of surgeons have brought down their fees during this economy. You can look around and get a good deal. However, when trusting your face to someone, you better not make money the most important criteria. Regards

Getting a facelift is not really like buying a used car. There is competition in the market place at the middle and lower end of the market. More accomplished surgeons are generally busy enough that it does not make sense to negotiate fees for surgery.   In some cases it is also how this is done. A... more