Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Is it possible in this economy to negotiate a bit for Rhinoplasty surgery? I have received two quotes from Board Certified Plastic Surgens and they differ by about a thousand dollars. I don't want to offend anyone, but is it okay to ask for some help on the costs? Thanks.
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Michael88
in Portland, OR
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Negotiating for plastic surgery is possible
Good question and I really respect your tone and your attitude. Some patients come in "demanding" discounts or feel entitled to discounts but your attitude is very admirable and honest. :)
The fact is that unlike shopping for products, services vary in quality. For example, Obagi skin care is the same no matter where you get it from so getting the lowest price makes sense.
Take it a step further: Whether you are planning on buying a Honda Civic...
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Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Negotiating fees and prices for cosmetic elective or aesthetic plastic surgery
Comparison shopping for surgery is an impossible feat. It is not as if you are purchasing identical products such as when buying a car from different dealers. The surgeon does make a difference. Generally speaking, reputable surgeons charge fees that they believe are reasonable knowing that patients can and do shop around. Therefore, they realize that they must be competitive and that patients can "walk" if their prices are too high. Therefore, it is unlikely there is a lot of...
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Negotiating for the price of a rhinoplasty.
Sure you can negotiate. It is only your face! Most good surgeons do not negotiate price since they have fixed costs and charge also according to their skill level. I have been doing rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty for more than 30 years and I'm sure that there are surgeons who have practiced for a few years that charge less. Look at the surgeon's work and decide if you wish to gamble.
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Negotiating for plastic surgery
Rhinoplasty costs can differ by thousands of dollars even in the same city depending on the surgeon's credentials, experience, and judgement of what needs to be done. Probably not a good idea to negotiate with the surgeon who will work on your face.
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Negotiating fees with cosmetic surgery
If you advise the surgeon of your circumstances during your consultation, you may receive a professional courtesy. School teachers, soldiers, policemen, nurses give greatly to their communities yet may not have high incomes, and the surgeon may unprompted adjust his fee schedule accordingly.
In this day of recessionary pricing, it is not wise to negotiate too much. Most surgeons have already adjusted their fees to the recession.
While inexperienced surgeons may give large...
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Price flexibility for quoted procedures
It is absolutely OK to ask for some price break. Especially if you have two doctors with wildly different prices. What would help is if you show the price quote to the doctor so he sees it is for the same procedure. We do get asked that a lot from patients. The worst that will happen is the doctor will say no. But I don't believe any doctor would get offended just because you asked.
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Negotiating Fees for Rhinoplasty Surgery
A patient can try to negotiate fees for any surgery but experienced, established surgeons rarely modify their charges. Do not make your decision based soley on price. If you do not achieve a satisfactory result, revision surgery is more expensive.
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Negotiating cost of rhinoplasty
Most facial plastic surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty do not discount their services. Rhinoplasty is still in the top three procedures being performed nationally in plastic surgical procedures and is very popular. It is extremely important to go to a surgeon who has performed thousands of rhinoplasties since your best shot is to have it done right the first time. Revision rhinoplasty can get quite expensive and difficult if not done properly. Do not cut corners and make sure you...
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Rhinoplasty bargin shopping
Many patients in these tight economic times are shopping for the lowest price, however, all things are not equal. The skill and training of the surgeon with this type of surgery is paramount. The lowest price may be equal to unskilled surgery that requires many revisions. The total cost maybe quite high. More than going to the certified surgeon in the first place. Be a wise consumer do not select by price alone.
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Looking better for less
My practice is solely cosmetic surgery and it has suffered like every other business that is based on discretionary income. So, I have reduced my prices dramatically and up to 40% off, yes, 40%-my own economic recovery package. This has my patients extremely satisfied and me happy being able to do what I love best!
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