Scar Correction and Correction of Dog Ears From Tummy Tuck/Lipo. Should my Surgeon Pay For it?

Scar correction and correction of dog ears if needed should that not be paid by the surgeon that did my tummy tuck and lipo? Since I have open wound after surgery the scar most likely will be bigger ones healed Thank you,

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Financial Responsibility for Further Surgery after Complications?

Thank you for the question. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to revisionary surgery after complications have occurred. You will find therefore that every plastic surgeon may have a different viewpoint/policy in this regard. Keep in mind, that the occurrence of a complication ( such as an open wound) does not necessarily indicate that the surgeon made an error and/or is responsible for costs of additional surgery etc. In other words, a... more

Scar revision after abdominoplasty

Much depends upon the written agreement that you have with your plastic surgeon. It is not unreasonable to charge a facility fee to cover the costs of running the OR. In terms of dogears, a less than perfect result does not necessarily mandate that the surgeon revise the scars at no cost, although it may be good business to do it! In terms of the open wound, this should be allowed to heal secondarily and any revision should be deferred for at least 6 months to a year until... more