Is it customary to pay in full prior to Rhinoplasty surgery?

It is customary to pay in full before any cosmetic surgery. This is one reason why it is important to research your surgery and choose your surgeon wisely. Be sure to look at a lot of before and after photos and ask a lot of questions, if you're comfortable and confident with your surgeon then you shouldn't be concerned about paying in full ahead of time. This allows us to make sure we have the surgery booked and everything ready for you. If you are still worried ask your surgeon what they will do if you are unhappy with the results after having already paid for everything.

Chris1993,It is customary for surgeons to collect the payment prior to surgery, but this is not to cheat you in any way. It is actually for your benefit, so everything is paid and prepared for beforehand, including the surgery equipment, garments, nurses and any other assistance that might be needed at the time of your surgery. This is simply to help things move more smoothly, and to trust this I recommend finding a surgeon you trust in case of an incident when something goes wrong as you mentioned.Best of luck!Dr. Ali Sajjadian

Dear Chris1993 in Nashville;
There are two points worth understanding. First, there are several reasons you may
not have considered.Regarding your question, “What makes a surgeon
accountable if something goes wrong if they already have your money?” That's the first time I have ever seen that
question posed and a very wise question it is. it's a one-word answer: Integrity. Ethical surgeons -- and the great majority are -- are obliged morally and by
the traditional ethics of the profession to stand with the patient regardless
of what happens, and there is no additional charge for this service. It is very important that you feel
comfortable with the surgeon because, if you feel the surgeon is not
conscientious, attentive and likely to not bolt in case of a problem, then you
are in the wrong office. That's why
consultations are very important, particularly since you need to gauge the
personality and attitude of the surgeon. The consultation is a very important personal interaction in which you are about to
engage.
Patients are relaxed and comfortable when the operation
is scheduled and that all arrangements have been made because they have paid
for the procedure. In a sense, it is
not unlike other transactions in life. You engage a service and plan on the service and expect that the service
is fulfilled.
Best wishes,
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS