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I appreciate your question. Cost varies by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of procedure etc. I would recommend that you go to The American Society of Plastic Surgery website and look for a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area. You can call their offices in advance and ask for quotes prior to scheduling consultations. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute #RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon
Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include: 1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA. 2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used? 3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery 4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?
Thank you for your question. It is worth having multiple consultations to evaluate cost variation among surgeons in your area. Choose a board certified plastic surgeon based upon experience and the results he or she can deliver, not just on cost alone. Many practices offer financing plans to lessen the upfront cost. Hope this helps and good luck with your procedure.
Hi, SamanthaThe cost of tummy tuck is a combination of surgeon's fee, anesthesia fee, and facility fee. This will depend on duration of surgery (complexity of surgery) as well as geography. In my area, it would range $9000-$11,000. You can call the plastic surgeons' office in your area and ask for a range. However, you will get a more accurate estimate after your plastic surgeon has examined you in-person. Please consult with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon in your area.Best wishes.
Thank you for your question. a good starting point for your search needs to be the website of the America Board, they can tell you exactly which AB surgeon is located in your area. Best of luck
Tummytuck is a fairly substantial procedure and I usually recommend no strenuous activity, like running or working out for 4-6 weeks after surgery. Most of my patients start feeling more normal 2 weeks after surgery, but full recovery falls in that 4-6 week window. After 6 weeks, start shopping...
Thank you for your question and photo. This dimpling is a known potential risk of using quilting sutures. Rather than massage or cupping which may or may not release this suture, a more definitive treatment would be to percutaneoulsy cut the suture to release the tethering from the suture. I...
Thank you for your question. Please ask your surgeon when it is appropriate to consume alcoholic beverages. Generally speaking this is not recommended while narcotics are still being utilized. Best of luck.
If your plastic surgeon used only dissolvable stitches, then they will definitely dissolve at some point. At three months, they should have dissolved by now, but depending on the type of dissolvable suture, some can last longer. Give it some more time, and if you're still very bothered by t...
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