Do Surgeons normally give discounts to returning patients? My Dr done my breast aug 15 years ago and 6mths ago he discounted my 2nd breast aug to get Silicone. I'm now wanting a Tummy Tuck. Do you guys normally discount any surgery to returning patients?i Will find out for sure at consult in a week but just trying to get an idea now of how much I will have to pay. Thanks in advance!!
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Cosmetic surgery is not covered by health insurance. Only surgery which is reconstructive in nature is considered for coverage by the insurance companies. Good luck!
Many surgeons make a distinction between a "regular" tummy tuck and an "extended" tummy tuck, though I don't typically differentiate between the two. Either of these procedures address the loose skin of the front of the abdomen. The more loose skin is present, the longer the scar needs to be t...
Although tummy tuck surgery can be performed under either IV or General Anesthesia, I prefer the use of IV anesthesia (administered by board certified Anesthesiologists) because patients experience much less nausea and a quicker recovery. A ‘tumescent solution’ numbs the area, the tissues will b...
