How Varied Are Facility and Anesthesia Fees in Plastic Surgery?

December 28, 2009
Asked By:Doberman in Los Angeles, CA

Do facility fees and anesthesia fees vary as much as surgeon fees? I understand that surgeon fees vary widely, based on locality and stature (or perceived stature) of the surgeon. I am wondering if facility and anesthesia fees vary as much. In Los Angeles, for a Facelift with no eye or brow work other than 'eye suture elevation' and with some added facial fat injections, I was quoted $3,325 for the facility fee and $2,275 for the anesthesia fee (general anesthesia by a physician). Not trying to price shop my facelift, just trying to understand all these various fees.

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December 30, 2009

Answer: Anethesia and facility fees can vary widely even in the same location

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Answer: Fees for facility and anesthesia vary

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