Do any plastic surgeons ever do pro bono or charity work?? If so, how does one of about achieving it?

Quite a few plastic surgeons perform charity work. But I have never heard of any doing so for cosmetic patients. Most plastic surgeons donate their time and resources helping with reconstructive procedures such as cleft lip/palate, burn injuries, congenital deformities, and disaster relief, to name a few. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford cosmetic surgery. You are still quite young and able to save. I would encourage you to start saving now for the things that you want to have later.

Many surgeons do charity work, but it is often in other capacities such as reconstructive cases.  If you have a tight budget you may wish to have your procedures done with a plastic surgery resident.  He/She will work under the supervision of a plastic surgeon.  There will still be cost for the surgery, but it will be somewhat reduced.

Thank you for the question.Unfortunately you might not find any surgeons that do these types of PS's. It really is pricy to perfect a patients body.Best wishes,Dr. Campos

Thank you for the question. What patients may not realize is how much “overhead” is associated with performing good quality and safe elective plastic surgery. In other words, there are significant expenses, outside of surgeons fees, associated with these types of operations. Therefore, it will be unlikely that “pro bono” elective plastic surgery will be available to you. Best wishes.

I am sorry you are in a tough situation.  Unfortunately costs of surgery such as implants, facility fees, anesthesia costs are not under the surgeon's control so there would be some cost associated. I would recommend that you see if there is an accredited Plastic and Reconstructive residency program in your area. They often have a resident cosmetic clinic where the procedure costs are drastically reduced. The plastic surgery residents do your surgery with the supervision of a board certified plastic surgeon. I hope that helps good luck.