Is the removal of dog ears included in the price of a tummy tuck revision?

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Hi Doc’s. Just wondering what your standard approach is to post tummy tuck dog ear revision - is it something you charge to fix? Thanks!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

No standard approach exists among PSs.  Recommend that you consult with the PS who performed your TT to determine his/her policy regarding dog ear revision.  This policy varies with the PS and whether the original surgery was performed by him/her.   Some surgeons' revision policy waives their surgeon’s fee for complications or revisions as long as the revision procedure is performed within six months of the original surgery date. The patient will still be expected to pay for facility fees and anesthesia fees, etc. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear nanstewart,
every surgeon has a revision policy. Many involve reduced or even no fees for the surgeon (depending on the situation) while the patient may still be responsible for facility (the use of the operating room, staff, and supplies) and anesthesia fees. Best to go back to your surgeon and have a talk about your concerns again.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Dog ears after tummy tucks are not unusual and it is not a large procedure to revise them.  I always go this under local anesthesia and at no charge.  I think this is the right way to deal with this and I do it in the office so hard costs are few.  But every surgeon makes their own policy regarding this and the issue of costs for revisions is a sticky situation.   Good luck!

Ahmed Ali-Khan, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Hi thank you for your question. It would depend on each surgeon as we all have different policies. In general though I would consider it most common, if dog ears require revision, it be done within the inclusive cost of the original surgery under a local anaesthetic.Best wishes.

Is the removal of dog ears included in the price of a tummy tuck revision?

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