I had a consultation with a surgeon that I liked in person and excitedly gave them $500 for a down payment, to lock in the price. It was 12 months in advance and is currently still 6 months away but I'm having second thoughts and really like a different surgeon. Is it terrible to ask for my money back? I figure it's far enough in advance where it wouldn't effect filling in the slot with another patient. Could I get my money back? Should I try? What's the etiquette here?
August 5, 2016
Answer: Financial Policies Hello,Thank you for your question. More than etiquette this would be a matter of financial policies. Each Plastic Surgeon and practice will have their own financial policies. Some will refund up until a specified time before surgery and some will not or only partially. You will need to contact the office and inquire about their policies.All the best
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Financial Policies Hello,Thank you for your question. More than etiquette this would be a matter of financial policies. Each Plastic Surgeon and practice will have their own financial policies. Some will refund up until a specified time before surgery and some will not or only partially. You will need to contact the office and inquire about their policies.All the best
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Down Payment Back? There should be no reason why the office should not be able to give your deposit back with that amount of lead time. Some offices do have timeframes that they need to know by before the deposit becomes non-refundable. However, I have never heard of one that would have a non-refundable policy this far out from the surgery date. Simply call them and let them know you have changed your mind. It happens and they should be accommodating. If they are not, then you know that they are more interested in the bottom line than potential patient satisfaction. I hope this helps.
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Down Payment Back? There should be no reason why the office should not be able to give your deposit back with that amount of lead time. Some offices do have timeframes that they need to know by before the deposit becomes non-refundable. However, I have never heard of one that would have a non-refundable policy this far out from the surgery date. Simply call them and let them know you have changed your mind. It happens and they should be accommodating. If they are not, then you know that they are more interested in the bottom line than potential patient satisfaction. I hope this helps.
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