Standard Practice To Charge For Dog Ears Removal?

Dog ears are simply the named used to describe the extra skin on the ends of surgical scars. They occur most commonly after tummy tucks and breast reduction/lift procedures. It is usually the result of the surgeon trying to keep the scar to the minimum and the skin just doesn't co-operate in its shrinking after surgery. They are usually small and removal is usually not a big deal and can be done under just a local anesthetic in the office. If the original procedure was covered by an insurance policy, like a breast reduction, than usually the excision is also covered as a type of scar revision since it is related to the original problem. If the original surgery was cosmetic usually the surgeon's fee is waived but there might be a small facility fee (on the order of $200-300) to cover supplies, staff, etc.. Discuss it with your surgeon at your next visit. Hope this helps.

Dog ears are quite common after tummy tuck surgery.  Each office procedure for payment is different.  This can normally be performed under local anesthesia and the recovery is not too bad.  Sometimes you may get charged for the supplies used for the procedure.  Have a discussion with your surgeon