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Paid for Procedure Cash, Changed my Mind, Can I Get a Refund?

asked 1 year ago by Sacramento6710
Latest answer by Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Question viewed 494 times
Tags: fees, patient rights, refund

My surgery for breast implants is paid for cash in full, but now I am scared to death and reeeaalllyyyy dont want to do this. What are my chances of getting refunded for the procedure, not yet performed? I consulted on monday, had my pre-op on friday and am scheduled for tuesday, paid 5100.00. I keep crying, I didnt sleep and im sick to my stomach, I reeeeaaalllyyy made a huge mistake. Can I fix this?

12 answers to Paid for Procedure Cash, Changed my Mind, Can I Get a Refund?

Breast AugmentationRefund

Review the paperwork that you received from the office. Every practice has their own policy on cancellations. It may help your anxiety if you contact the office and schedule an additional consultation with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your concerns and fears. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Refunds

Surely you'll see some, but unlikely all of your money back. Sorry to hear that you got spooked but it happens.

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Refunding Money if Cosmetic Surgery is Cancelled

Every office has their own policy and you should have read it before signing.. Typically, a non-refundable amount is required to schedule the surgery. Some offices also do not refund the whole amount if surgery is canceled too close to the surgery date, as it causes disruption in the office and surgery center schedule. I recommend discussing your fears with the office. They may or may not refund the whole amount. Even if they don't , it is better to walk away... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Refunds for cancelled surgeries.

Refunds for canceled elective procedures differ for each plastic surgeon. When surgery is scheduled, the financial agreement is discussed including the terms of refund. The time that is set aside for surgery blocks off the operating room, the anesthesiologists time, and our surgical time. If that surgery is canceled at the last minute, it can be impossible to fill that time slot and affects not only the surgeon, but the anesthesiologist and the facility. The sooner you... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

Refund Policy

Every office has their own policy. Most will have this written on a form that you signed at some point during your consultation or preop visit.

Marc Schneider, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Refund Policies From Plastic Surgery Are Practice-Based

Your intense feelings of anxiety before cosmetic surgery are not rare and you are not the first patient who has decided right before surgery that this procedure is not for you at this time. Most plastic surgery practices have refund policies based on how soon before the surgery you want to cancel. At this 'late date', it is likely that there would be some slight fee for blocking out the reserved time but it certainly wouldn't be the majority of your money. Call the... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Terrified to go thru with recently scheduled breast augmentation

The answer to your question about a refund and the amount would depend on the office policy of the plastic surgeon with whom you scheduled. Some may retain a small amount as a booking fee or for other costs. Given that you were just seen and are terrified, it may be possible that you can get back the entire amount. You need to call your plastic surgeon ASAP and explain the situation and maybe it will be resolved to your complete satisfaction. Good luck.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Discuss your concerns with your doctor

The policies regarding the refund is different for each practice. Your surgeon may keep part of the fee for the time that is taken to do the pre op and also blocking the OR and surgeons time.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants

Your pre-operative anxiety is perfectly normal. You may want to discuss this with your surgeon before you make any final decisions. Many patients develop some level of worries prior to surgery. I often discuss the individual worries with the patient when this occurs- it seems that this often is all it takes. I hope this helped, Sergio Pasquale Maggi, M.D. Austin Plastic Surgery Center

S.Pasquale Maggi, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Cancelling surgery

Every doctor's office is different. You should contact your doctor and see what the policy is. You may also want to go back in and talk with the doctor about the surgery itself. It is normal to be nervous.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Refund Policies

Hi Sacramento6710, Refund policies vary widely from practice to practice, and can also be subject to guidelines established by the individual state. In some states the doctor has to offer a refund if the decision is made within a certain time of the initial consult, from the time the procedure has been paid for, etc. I don't know the specifics of such policies in California. Other offices may have written or posted refund policies. For example, a certain... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Refund after pre-op

Every doctor has a policy spelled out for their cancellation. Some will give a variable amount of a refund as our time is a valuable commodity. There are other expenses involved such as staffing and anesthesia. I would suggest you call your doctors office immediately to discuss this problem. Sometimes it is just "stage fright" while other times the doctor may keep a certain portion in your account to use towards future surgery.