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Considering Getting Tummy Tuck at Post-Grad Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program in NYC, Is this the Right Route?

I am a 50yr old female considering a Tummy Tuck after 2 c-sections in my 20's my skin below my belly button is sagging. I am in fairly good health,(not on current meds except vitamins) In order not to be in debt at my age, I am considering doing my surgery at a post gradudate cosmetic surgery fellowship pgrm in NYC because it's affordable. However,I am not really sure if this is the route to go. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you

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Tummy tuck at a training program

Before having the procedure in a teaching hospital, I would recommend that you verify that the price is, indeed, lower than that which would be charged by a board certified plastic surgeon in private practice as the training programs and hospitals have changed their fee structures over the years. You may find that surgery in a private practice is more affordable than you think and this would alleviate the concern about being operated on by a physician in training. I see patients... more

Affordable tummy tuck at Post-Grad Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship?

I recommend you get more than two opinions before making your final decision and make sure you know all or your charges up front. Also, read the fine print carefully. Many discounted offers to not provide you any recourse if you need a touch up or a revision. You would have to pay full price for any additional work. Also, make sure that it is a fellowship supervised and sponsored by board-certified plastic surgeons, not doctors claiming to be but are not. It is... more

Tummy tuck at an affordable cost.

Thank you for the question. In NYC there are a few affordable programs for cosmetic surgery performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, I believe New York Eye and Ear Infirmary has that program. Worth looking into. Best of Luck!

TT at University Setting

We all had to perform our first tummy tuck and when we did we were helped and taught by a professor. Also remember that the fellowship surgeons are already Surgeons, not medical students. You should be in good hands.

Who to use for a tommy tuck in New Jersey or New york?

I am assuming that the fellowship program is a legitimate program that follows a approved plastic surgery residency program. I that's the case then you know that at the fellows are have completed their plastic surgery residency and are board eligible in plastic surgery. You also know that the fellows are trained plastic surgeons but not experienced. I think it all depends on the talent of the individual fellows. There are surgeon s who no matter how much training they get they will never... more

Tummy tuck in fellowship program

There are advantages and disadvantages. The surgeon is in training, and therefore has limited experience compared to a surgeon that has performed the procedure for many years for example. There is an attending surgeon involved, but the amount of involvement differs. The different programs charge different amounts as well. You want it performed once, not a correction procedure due to inexperience of the operator. You may also want to look outside of the metropolitan area as prices are... more

Rick Rosen, MD

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Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Residents are supervised by Board Certified plastic surgeons

The resident clinic is essential part of the training for the next generation of plastic surgeon. I do teach residents and staff them for their cosmetic cases. They are supervised before, during and after surgery to make sure they provide proper care. You should ask the residents about the level of supervision at NYC program.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Cost vs experience in Plastic Surgery

When it comes to comparing cost vs experience one needs to consider several things. First it is unquestionable that the more experience one has the better the results. So with residents there is less experience so they cannot possibly be as good as a plastic surgeon who has 20 years of experience. Second, the results of a procedure will be with you the rest of you life, the money savings are temporary. One other way to save money is to shop around outside your immediate geographic... more

Tummy tuck by doctors in training

When you choose the resident clinic at a university training program the resident will have a chance to try out what he has learned while mentoring with the board certified attending staff. The attending is unlikely to be involved with your procedure, or be available to you for after care. After the resident rotates on in his training he too will not be available to you, only the next in line. Our feeling is experience is everything, as is an ongoing relationship you can count on. Best... more

Plastic surgery in training programs

This will be a cheaper option but you almost certainly won't get the same result as if you went to a doctor with 20 yeasr of experience. They will be young, eager to please, but won't have done enough and followed enough patients to know exactly ho to optimize the result. Maybe getting a B+ result rather than an A would be a good trade off for the savings, only you can answer that.

This is your choice

All board certified plastic surgeons operated on patients while they were in training. It is cheaper doing it this way; however, you do not have the personalized care you get in a private plastic surgeons office. If you can deal with a clinic atmosphere and less contact with your doctor for the price, you have to decide. Remember, you get what you pay for. Experience is expensive.

Tummy Tuck in Fellowship Program?

Thank you for the question. Although I respect your desire not to be in debt, I caution you to be careful about choosing your plastic surgeon based on the cost of the procedure offered. The fact that you are asking the question, suggests that you understand that there is a difference in experience and potential end results achieved by physicians in training. The difference between a physician in training versus a physician who has been in practice for... more

TT at Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program

Whether this is a good idea depends on some factors. What type of a post graduate cosmetic surgery program is it? Is this an approved plastic surgery training program accredited by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or a weekend course offering training in this surgery? Who will be mentoring the surgeon? Is there a track record for this fellowship program. Fellowship trainees are learning the procedures of plastic surgery and may not have as much... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

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Boston Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Considerations

Explore your options with board certified plastic surgeons and with university training program. If you have friends outside the area that you can stay with for a prolonged period of time then you could consider those areas as well. You will find that fees vary widely across the country. Don't sacrifice quality for little financial savings.