Should I Have to Pay for my Lipo Revision?

asked 1 year ago by aajk2011 in Reno, NV
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: 9 months post-op, payment plan, revision

I had lipo done to my abs, flanks, inner and outer thighs 9 months ago. I knew I would need some revision, doctor agrees; but wants to charge me $1300 for an in office touch up. Should I have to pay for more than the tray fee? Areas are obvious that revision is needed due to not enough removed.

9 answers to Should I Have to Pay for my Lipo Revision?

Secondary liposuction procedures.

Liposuction is not an ideal method for weight reduction. If there was too much fat to remove safely at one sitting from several body sites, then the surgey could be staged with one or two areas being done at one time. There is a limit to how much anesthesia can be used and how many ccs of fat can safely be removed. The total work expected to be done might not have been enough but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't expect to pay for more work, when the work done has been good... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Costs of liposuction revision

As has been said, there is a wide varaibility of fees involved in revisionary plastic surgery. Your doctor seems to have treated you well. Be aware that overdone liposuction causes uncorrectable problesm so don't fault your doctor for not going too far. In fact, as others have commented, based on your photos, you would be far better served at this point by diet and exercise than by more liposuction.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Should I have to pay for my liposuction revision?

There is a difference between a revision needed because of a problem or surgeon error, versus a revision because the patient does not feel that enough was removed. There are limits to how much can be safely removed at one procedure, and sometimes while performing liposuction of an area after a time just blood and no more fat is coming out and you have to move on. There is no way to promise a patient in advance how much fat can be removed. Assuming your weight stayed the same and... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleplasticsurgery.com

Revision of Liposuction

Different offices do things differently. Often, if there is a need to back to the operating room, there will be a charge for the OR and the Anesthesiologist. These are costs that the surgeon usually has no control over. The surgeon may charge a fee. This fee is usually reduced. With liposuction, patient compliance with wearing the compression garment makes a big difference. Also those patients who have a proper diet and exercise program also usually do... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Do I need to pay for Revision of Liposuciton?

In your case there does not seem to be any error or problem with the surgery itself, infact, your results are quite satisfactory. What you need is additional liposuction to those areas to remove more fatty tissue. Likely, the surgeon was not able to perform more liposuction during your procedure due to the amount of fluid or blood loss that is associated with such high volume liposuction. Therefore, your best options now would be to continue dieting and exercise to further... more

Erez Sternberg, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

The charge for lipo is not the problem

Revisions are handled based on office policy which you should have been made aware of preop and is in writing on your contract (usually). If it's not in writing, then everything is negotiable. based on your photos, a substantial amount was removed. I personally think you are a poor candidate for lipo because you're shape is nice. the problem is the fat is evenly distributed, looks good but really not a localized lipodystrophy case. sorry but exercise and diet control are your best... more

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Revisons, who pays?

In 87 i used to do revisions for free, since then i have charged patients. i find that paying increases the odds of satisfaction. it's a real dilema! the key is this; did the surgeon tell you he charged for revisons, i do.

Ayman Hakki, MD
Washington Plastic Surgeon

Need more than an office touchup

Often the surgeon performs touchups without a professional fee, but you still pay such expenses as the facility fee and anesthesia. Your surgeon has offered to perform a touchup in the office. Here is the problem - you are likely to be dissatisfied. You would be better treated under general anesthesia in a surgery center. The office is for small touchups. You basically desire a redo. This is best done asleep because the surgeon can remove more fat this way... more

Eric Swanson MD
Leawood Plastic Surgeon

www.swansoncenter.com

Liposuction revisions

It is best for a patient and surgeon to discuss revision policy before doing surgery. Although hopefully uncommon, all surgeons must do revisions in some cases. Each office will have their own revision policy, and usually this will be in writing. It is most common for the surgeon to do revisions at a much lower cost to patients, where the patient may be responsible for operating room and anesthesia costs, if necessary.