Breast Augmentation: Q&A
Ask a QuestionBreast Augmentation Price: Is it Negotiable?
Is it rude or disrespectful to negotiate on the surgeons fees? Especially, when the prices vary so much from one surgeon to the next. You would think a doctor would be willing to negotiate a little, when weighed with the overall outcome of profit, the business he would gain and even the prospects of re-business he would have. I have been told by several that price is always negotiable, seeing many insurance companies and family health providers practicing these measures.
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mailmommy03
in Missouri
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Breast augmentation price may have little to do with the quality of your operation!
This is a good question, and it deserves a detailed answer.
First of all, make sure you are comparing surgeons properly. That "low-price" cosmetic surgeon may actually be a family practitioner or other non-surgeon who has decided to open up a cosmetic surgery practice and operates in a non-accredited, non-credentialed, non-peer-reviewed facility. This kind of "cosmetic surgeon" may spend more on marketing and "appearances" than on your safety. It may not be clear to you that this doctor...
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Doesn't hurt to ask
Price is a variable. It is partly controlled by business models of fixed cost, profit margins, revenue goal. But it is also partly determined by intangibles such as reputation, demand for specific services or surgeon, motivation, etc. It never hurts to ask but don't always expect discounts. However, I think more doctors are willing to negotiate depending on how eager they are to work on you.
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In my office, no
I am speaking only for myself obviously. We , as plastic surgeons, realize that the economy is down and finances are diminished as well. Having said this there are a number of costs involved that we have no real control over. Your plastic surgeon still needs to pay their bills, care for their staff, continue to pay for all of our professional costs (insurance, society membership, etc.) . My promise to my patients is that I will provide them with the best care I can and give the best result I...
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Asking the surgeon for discounts in breast augmentation
While you are entitled to ask for whatever you choose, the busiest and best surgeons don't need to adjust their fees to satisfy your request. There are so many costs in doing the surgery for you with the very best equipment, products, staff and anesthesia and the margin isn't as much as you would think when you look at the price you pay.
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Discount Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation cost is dependent on many factors including location, surgical approach, and type of anesthesia. Procedures which already have a special or promotional price package are not usually discounted. If you are having more than one procedure most surgeons will give a discount. From El Paso.
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The price for breast augmentation may be negotiable
Hi,
Thank you for your question.
Some surgeons may be willing to negotiate while others will not. You may even get lucky and get a discount or find out about specials. However, there is usually a reason why the fees are set at a certain price.
The surgeon has to make a living and pay his or her staff. There are fees for materials and other various things for surgery. It does require a certain amount of money to ensure that you are getting the best care, so keep that in mind if the surgeon...
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Basic economic rules of supply and demand will apply
Hi there-
There are many fixed and variable details that will contribute to the overall costs presented to you by any particular surgeon. These include:
Geographic location
Type of anesthesia and qualifications of the anesthesia provider- I firmly believe that safety should always come first. Having a Board Certified Anesthesiologist supervise your procedure may cost a few more dollars, but in the end is in your best interests.
The facility- Not all facilities are created equal, and it is...
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Do not bargain with your outcome
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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