Standard Practice To Charge For Dog Ears Removal?

Contrary to what some may think, it is possible to do abdominoplasties without producing dog ears.

I have not had to revise an abdominal dog ear in at least 15 years.

The policy in my practice regarding revisions is to charge the least amount, and not to charge at all if possible.

I never, ever charge a professional fee for revisions.

Good luck!

 

This happens on occasion with abdominoplasty. There are options. A completely non invasive option would be CoolSculpting. This can freeze the fat and deliver an improved contour. More traditional options are some liposuction, or resection of skin/soft tissue. This is a much smaller procedure than the original surgery and is usually well tolerated. The cost will depend on the extent of the surgery, the method used, the cost of the surgery center, and if the original surgeon is doing it. Please speak with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Together, you will figure out a plan.

Each practice had their own policies when it comes to revisions after surgery. It is not uncommon for a patient to have dog ears after a tummy tuck. Most of the time, the excision can be done under local and is very minor. In our practice, we charge a fee of $100 for supplies. Should the patient need to go back into surgery, then they would be subject to facility and anesthesia charges again but this rarely happens.