Do You Have to Pay Up Front for Tummy Tuck?

Tags:

costs payment plan

9 Doctor Answers | Asked by tiffani555 in missouri

Doctor Answers (9)
Community Comments (0)

Tummy Tuck Financing in Atlanta

Most plastic surgeons do require full payment before the operation. We require half down to reserve a space for surgery and the remainder is due no later than your pre-operative visit which is usually about a week to a week and a half before your surgery. However, there are financing options in most facilities these days. We offer finance companies that try and offer financing to patients with less than perfect credit as well as incentives to patients with excellent credit. If you have... more

Payment for Cosmetic Procedures

Every plastic surgeon has a different way they go about the business aspects, but most if not all would ask for the payment up front, usually at the preoperative appointment. This usually includes the cost for the surgery center, anesthesia and implants and garments. Good luck.

Tummy Tuck Cost

The payment schedule for this cosmetic procedure should be discussed with your plastic surgeon. In general, payment for cosmetic procedures is made prior to surgery as the cost of anesthesia and surgery center are high.

Yes

This is a cosmetic procedure not covered by insurance. As such, plastic surgeons usually have a policy of payment in advance of service. This may be cash, credit card, or finacing. sek

Cosmetic surgeries are paid in full beofre surgery

It has become widely customary to ask for payment in full for aesthetic surgery 2 weeks before the surgery is performed. Financing can be made available to assist and credit cards are frequently used. The reason for this is that some patients in the past may have had surgery and not paid...

Payment for cosmetic surgery

Most of the time, payment up front is necessary for cosmetic surgery. Financing is available in most physicians' offices, so check around and see what rates you can get. Good luck!

Payment in full prior to cometic or elective plastic surgery

Yes, in general, almost any plastic or cosmetic surgeon will request payment in full prior to cosmetic or elective surgery. Unfortunately, this has developed out of necessity.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Payment for Tummy Tuck

Hi Tiffani, Before any cosmetic procedure, your surgeon will almost certainly require payment up front. In addition, the surgical facility and anesthesia providers will also likely require payment ahead of time. Most plastic surgeons do participate with third-party financing companies, such as Care Credit, so you can effectively get a loan for the procedure and pay it back over several months. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

Payment for Tummy Tuck

Most plastic surgeons do require pre-payment for tummy tucks and other aesthetic procedures. Some offer "inhouse financing". However, most offer financing through third parties such as Care Credit.