I can't afford the entire Mommy Makeover at once, will splitting the surgeries cost less?

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EXPENCES,EXPENCES,EXPENCES....And the list goes on ....so i was charged 16,525 for mommy make over and sadly i can't afford the whole surgery cost . and i didn't really want two surgeries but sadly I'm faced with breaking this down i get a credit loan and not even a cosigner will cutting the surgeries cost less?

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

Combined surgical procedures typically cost less that when the surgical procedures are staged, not the other way around.  Every surgeon will have their own particular cost structure, but I do not think that you should expect to overall pay less if you end up splitting the surgeries. Your best option is to continue saving your money and then proceed with the surgeries when you are in a financially stable position to afford them. The decision to combine or stage the procedures should be one that is made based mostly on risks, recovery, and potential outcomes and less on the cost of the surgeries.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Staging procedures requires the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, in the operating facility to prepare the patient for each individual procedure. Generally this costs a bit more

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may be able to find the surgery performed for considerably less with excellent results.Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of mommy makeovers each year, has great reviews, and has great before and after 
pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

In general, it is more cost-effective to combine procedures (when safe to do so).  Anesthesia and surgical fees are generally better, and facility costs are as well.  Best of luck!

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Staging the procedures to have them performed at various times will likely not have any cost benefit for you.  When you combine procedures, there is often a discount that is provided by the surgeon for multiple procedures.  Also, when having multiple procedures performed at the same time, you save on anesthesia and facility fees, which otherwise are paid for with each individual procedure.  In addition, you may benefit by the single recovery and recuperation time.  Certainly it is you decision as to whether you have your [procedures performed in one or multiple stages.  I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon and see what your options are.  Hope that this helps!  Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear southerbelle,   Combining surgeries result amost always in cost cutting because of the time saving factor. However, in your specifice situation I would recommend to split the surgeries because of the safety factor. Combining tummy tuck with breast augmentation alone or with   a lift increases significantly the post operative complications. When 2 painful procedure are done at the same time it incapacitates the person, resulting in not ambulating and not drinking enough fluids. That alone can increase the likelihood of blood clots. As a rule, I limit my surgery time to 6 hours since statistically it was shown that going over that time frame inceases complications. That obveiously is another reason to split the surgeries. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after to make sure that you like the results. Also, check their reviews.                 Best of luck,                                          Dr Widder

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, splitting up the procedures will most likely cost you more.  In my practice, I am able to offer patients who couple the two procedures a discount.  The cost is less when two procedures are combined because the OR time is used more efficiently and there is only one anesthetic charge.  However, the bottom line is that if you need to split the procedures to afford the cost, you will still have the results you desire as the end result.Best of luck,

Ronald Levine, MD · Answer

There are financing options offered by surgeons. The financing company pays off your surgery for you, and then you make monthly payments to the financing company. These payments can be just a couple hundred a month. My patients and I haven't had any problems dealing with the financing companies we've dealt with (Crelogix, Credit Medical).

Eric Desman, MD · Answer

No, splitting surgeries will not cost less.There are efficiencies of time and supplies that come from combining procedures together. It is best to do what you can comfortably afford, even if it means splitting the procedures.Good luck.

Adam Saad, MD · Answer

Usually when having more than one procedure the second procedure is slightly discounted.  In addition facility and anesthesia fess are less.  By splitting the surgeries up the cost usually ends up being more.  Good luck!

I can't afford the entire Mommy Makeover at once, will splitting the surgeries cost less?

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