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Does the price of the surgery include the post op visits?

I know after surgery you will have to see the doctor several times after to see how the healing process is, as well as annually after that. Will any of the lost operation appointments be included in the overall price of the surgery?

Doctor Answers 24

August 2nd, 2016

Does the price of the surgery include the post op visits?

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Yes it should. In my practice, follow up visits are free for life. It is a good way to get long term follow up.

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John Squires, MD


Denver Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 82 reviews

July 7th, 2016

Does the price of the surgery include the post op visits?

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Yes it should.  It does for my patients, all post-op and pre-op visits are included in the cost of surgery.  Check in with your doctor's office to check if you have already scheduled your surgery.  If you have not chosen your doctor yet, be sure to ask and find out at your consultation.

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Richard H. Fryer, MD

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 297 reviews

July 6th, 2016

Yes

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Most surgeon give you a package that includes preop, surgery, and post appointments. More than that is usually not included but each doctor is different. 
Jacob Freiman, MD, FACS

Jacob Freiman, MD, FACS
Miami Plastic Surgeon
4.4 out of 5 stars 279 reviews

July 5th, 2016

Cost of follow-up visits

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Thank you for the question. I would check with the board certified PS you are consulting with to see if they are or are not. In my office, the follow-up appointments are always included in the BA procedure cost. Other offices may be different and charge per visit.


Best,
Benjamin J. Cousins MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Benjamin J. Cousins, MD

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD
Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 10 reviews

July 3rd, 2016

Post op apointments should be included with your procedure fee

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and you should confirm this with your surgeon but I can't think of anyone that would charge 'ala carte' for post-op care.  And if you find that your surgeon does charge, you should consider getting someone who doesn't so you won't be burdened with additional fees after surgery.
Curtis Wong, MD

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

July 3rd, 2016

Does the price of the surgery include the post op visits?

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I would discuss this with your surgeon as each surgeon/practice will have its own policies. Typically, postoperative appointments are included and desired on both ends to ensure that you are doing well and also to see the overall result and your desires are satisfied. Best wishes!  
Lewis Albert Andres, MD

Lewis Albert Andres, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

July 2nd, 2016

Breast augmentation

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It is best to check with your PS what is and what is not covered with your PS. Every practice is different and some consultants will charge you for each consultation and some will give you a fixed cost to include all consults.

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Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
Manchester Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 177 reviews

July 1st, 2016

Does the price of the surgery include the post op visits?

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Thank you for your question. In our office the initial consultation is free and then all visits before and after the procedure are included in the price.

You will get the best answer to your question by scheduling an in person consultation with aplastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and discuss your unique situation and concerns. The surgeon would meet with you, examine you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure in person and what to realistically expect. Then you can make an informed decision on which procedure(s) to start with according to your desires, recovery time necessary, your history and current health
Mark Schoemann, MD
July 1st, 2016

Post op visits included in pricing?

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That is a great question and one I get often. In my practice, we do not charge for post operative visits. It is included in the price of the surgery. 
Dustin L. Reid, MD

Dustin L. Reid, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 86 reviews

July 1st, 2016

Does the price of the surgery include the post op visits?

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Thank you for your question. In general, post-operative visits are included in the coast of the surgery up to certain period. Please contact your plastic surgeon's office for details on their policy. Good luck!


Mary Lee Peters, MD

Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 117 reviews

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