Doctor quoted $14,000 for tummy tuck and lipo of the love handles and thighs. From our research this seems way over the top of the average price. I am in Maine. Please advise me if I should find a different doctor, or maybe ask why the quote was so high.
December 4, 2015
Answer: $14,000 for Tummy tuck and Lipo quote??? Doesn't this seem high? Thanks for the question. When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure (quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider… are some of the potential variables involved. You will find some average costs of surgery on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites as well. In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done. Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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December 4, 2015
Answer: $14,000 for Tummy tuck and Lipo quote??? Doesn't this seem high? Thanks for the question. When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure (quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider… are some of the potential variables involved. You will find some average costs of surgery on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites as well. In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done. Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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Answer: Tummy tuck quotes Unfortunately plastic surgery is not like comparing apples with apples. The onus is on the prospective patient to do their homework! Fees vary based on many factors including the skills and qualifications of your surgeon. In Australia, not all doctors doing cosmetic surgery procedures are plastic surgeons or even surgeons so you will see a huge variation in fees between cosmetic doctors and plastic surgeons who have trained for a further 12 years to gain their qualifications. Unfortunately when it comes to "cheap" deals you nearly always get what you pay for.
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Answer: Tummy tuck quotes Unfortunately plastic surgery is not like comparing apples with apples. The onus is on the prospective patient to do their homework! Fees vary based on many factors including the skills and qualifications of your surgeon. In Australia, not all doctors doing cosmetic surgery procedures are plastic surgeons or even surgeons so you will see a huge variation in fees between cosmetic doctors and plastic surgeons who have trained for a further 12 years to gain their qualifications. Unfortunately when it comes to "cheap" deals you nearly always get what you pay for.
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