How to get charitable or low price plastic surgery?

Unfortunately, to perform a safe surgery and a safe, accredited center, it is very costly. Not only is there the surgeon fee, as well, there is operating room fee which includes the service of preoperative nurses, OR nurses, recovery room nurses, etc. There is the cost of the expensive supplies which are used. And many other hidden costs. In the end, charitable surgery for non-medically necessary procedures just isn't feasible. I would visit a univeristy center where you may be selected for the training program. Otherwise, save as best you can and  find a surgeon who offers financing options or payment plans.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Thank you for the question. I would be very cautious choosing your plastic surgeon based on the "cheapest price". It is important to look for a surgeon board certified in plastic surgery to ensure quality and safety. Teaching clinics at University Hospitals are a good option to have plastic surgery performed by doctors in training under the guidance of an Attending Surgeon. Hope this helps and good luck! 

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you contact the Department of Plastic Surgery at University teaching hospitals in your area.  They have plastic surgery teaching clinics where the residents both see the patients and perform the surgeries under the supervision of an Attending Surgeon for a reduced price.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

Academic programs may offer reduced fee surgery performed by plastic surgeons in training.  However, in private practice, there may be variations in price but not discounts per se based on financial standing.

Unfortunately, there is always a cost to any service.  And aesthetic plastic or cosmetic surgery is elective and not medically necessary in most cases.  In that way, plastic surgery is seen as a luxury item.  There are financing options that can divide your payments as low as $400/month for some surgeries if your credit is good.  I agree that other avenues for lower cost surgery include training programs at larger university hospital programs where residents and students are trained in specialties such as plastic surgery.  However you should understand that they are also training and learning, rather than using their experience as an independent practicing surgeon, so the results can be variable.  I also caution against going overseas in an effort to get "discount" plastic surgery.  As in all things in life, if an offer is too good to be true, it probably isn't.  You only get what you pay for.  Best of luck.

Thank you for the question.   My recommendation would be to find a Plastic Surgery training program at a large University Teaching Hospital.   There may be some reduced fees at some of those facilities.   Best of luck. 

There options at Plastic Surgery Training programs.  Please consult the Universities with medical centers in your area for your options.

Charitably surgery is usually done for life or limb threatening problems. Few to no legitimate Plastic Surgeons will offer Cosmetic Surgery procedures on a charitable basis. Some university training programs will allow their trainees (resident physicians) to perform cosmetic surgery under the tutelage of an attending Plastic Surgeon. Good luck!