How much to I have to put down (down payment) before the breast augumentation surgery?

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I am trying to figure out what the down payment will probably be prior to surgery or if I can pay after? I am choosing to use a card so that I don't have to pay it all right away like I would if I was paying in cash. I have scheduled my consultation and am really eager to find this out. I won't be using carecredit because I will have the money just not all right away.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Your Plastic Surgeon should be able to provide you with financial requirements for your procedure. Each practice has their own policies. I recommend that you contact them.All the best

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  Each practice will have their own financial policies but most will require either $500-1000 down to reserve the date and time for surgery, with the remaining balance paid at least two weeks prior to the procedure.  Many practices will have financing options such as CareCredit or Alphaeon.  Hope this helps.

James E. Chappell, MD · Answer

Most plastic surgeons will require payment in full prior to your surgery date, often 2 weeks prior.  In addition, some will require a deposit to hold the surgical date.  Best of luck to you.  BTW, I am glad you have a consultation set up.  Please do yourself a favor and make sure they are a board certified plastic surgeon with a good reputation in your area.  Be well.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Many surgeons offices offer finance options. The most important aspect is to find
a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with
a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

This varies surgeon to surgeon. Most practices require $500 to hold that date of surgery. This may be different if you are using care credit. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Best wishes!

Dr. DesaiHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Best wishes!

Dr. DesaiHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!  Different offices handle this issue differently. You likely will need a deposit but that varies, and typically the procedure needs to be paid off prior to the surgery date.Good luck~!

Richard Rosenblum, MD · Answer

Some practices require a deposit to reserve time on the surgery schedule, and then the remaining balance is paid in full prior to surgery.   Good Luck

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

Like below, it varies but in our office, it is 20% of the cost of any procedure.  For breast augmentation, it is about $1000.  Deposits are refundable up to two weeks before surgery.Best Wishes,nana Mizuguchi, MD

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  This varies from office to office, and I would suggest talking to your surgeon's staff about what their policy is.  Our practice typically asks for a deposit (approximately $500) to hold the booking time on the schedule.  Make sure you are consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon.  All the best,

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

Every surgeon has their own billing /payment schedule.In my practice all payments are paid at least a week before in FULL.Sometimes patients will put it on a credit card and pay it off over several months.