Are There Any Plastic Surgery Schools That Offer a Discount on Tummy Tucks Near Atlanta?

I am very petite 5 foot 2 and 124lbs but after having a child (10 years ago) I can't get rid of that extra belly fat (very minimal) well the wrinkly stomach with the excess skin. I can't afford to pay full price out of pocket for a tummy right now and since I am a new homeowner, my debt to income ratio-creditors won't give me more credit. I frankly don't want any more credit (want to pay debt off not accumulate more). I have heard that their are schools that will do procedures for a lower cost.

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Having Discounted Surgery by Plastic Surgeons in Training

The vast majority of university training programs in Plastic Surgery have a Residents' Clinic where the fees are discounted to attract more price conscious people. Emory University has a long tradition of Plastic Surgery excellence and I would be very confident that you could not do better than their residents' clinic. Good Luck. Dr. Peter Aldea

Any Plastic Surgery Schools That Offer a Discount on Tummy Tucks Near Atlanta

Residency programs offer the Plastic surgery residents the opportunity to operate. An attending Plastic Surgeon is in the operating room to advise and teach. Fees are less on average. The savings can be around 50%. Call the Emory University Dept of Plastic Surgery.

Resident clinics in plastic surgery

You might call Emory to see if their plastic surgery training program has a "resident clinic" at this point. I know when I was there 25 years ago, we did discounted cosmetic surgery at Crawford Long and at Grady. Good luck.

Plastic Surgery Schools That Offer a Discount on Tummy Tucks Near Atlanta

In Atlanta, Emory University would be a possibility for a reduced fee as are the vast majority of Resident's clinics at university training programs in Plastic Surgery. see video

Emory University Plastic Surgery Training Program

As suggested below, Emory university has a great plastic surgery residency training program. Consider contacting the plastic surgery department there and inquiring into plastic surgery in their resident's clinic.

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Check at Emory for possible discounted tummy tuck in Atlanta

Although I am a clinical professor of plastic surgery at Emory, I don't know if they have a resident's clinic. I suspect that they do. To find out, call the office of Dr. Grant Carlson at Emory and inquire. You probably would have to go to Grady Hospital for the surgery.

Residents clinic-free plastic surgery?

If you want to see if a residency program offers a "residents clinic" I would check to see what medical schools in your area have a plastic surgery program,call them and see what they might require to become a patient.There probably would be soem charges.Also inquire to see if the residents are supervised.

Emory A Good Bet

I agree that Emory would be the first place to start. They have an excellent training program, and I am sure there resident clinic is supervised by the attending staff.

Are There Any Plastic Surgery Schools That Offer a Discount on Tummy Tucks Near Atlanta?

I would contact the local university to see if there is a resident clinic. Look at Emory.

Discounted Plastic Surgery

Beware of discounted Plastic Surgery. Do you want a student doing your cosmetic surgery? You get what you pay for. If you don't have the finances, wait until you do. What if you suffer a complication or need a revision? You are financially responsible for that. I would recommend only a board certified plastic surgeon.

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mrgross 2 Apr 2013

I am researching a similar thing, but closer to Tn. I work in a teaching clinic, not plastic surgery but i can offer insight. All Doctors have been redidents at some point. Most are in their 5th year. The way i see it is..would you want to be cut on by someone without practice or supervision.They have all been there. I have faith in Residents. You can google all the medical schools near you then see if they have a program.

maricica 28 Aug 2012

I do not know the date you post this, but today August 28, 2012 I spent about 5 hours finding a medical school that do plastic surgery on private patients, and the only one I found is the one in Augusta GA, their number is 706-721-2198. I am sure that they will do it at a discount price, but no information was giving to me about the price until I will see them. I already made an appointment with them, which it cost $78.00 for consultation only.