I had a full tummy tuck in January 2015. My doctor charged $8,000+ and promised a flat stomach. It's clear that I need lipo now. He said it would cost $100 for anesthesia. But then I get the quote that says I need to pay for the $600 Operating Room fee. I feel saddened by the fact that I paid so much up front and promised a flat stomach. Can't plastic surgeons eat some of this cost in order to make their patients happy? If I owned a business and my clients weren't happy I'd fix it for free.
June 27, 2019
Answer: Fees associated with surgery There are typically 3 main components to the cost of your surgery: anesthesia, facility, and surgeon. From your post, it appears that your surgeon is waiving his fee and is only charging you for the facility and anesthetic fees (which means he is collecting no money for himself). I should also mention that the fees he is quoting you seem very much on the low side for anesthesia/facility if that is any consolation. Obviously there are no "guarantees" in terms of outcome although all surgeons strive for the very best possible results within the confines of a safe and appropriate procedure. Nonetheless, it is reasonable to discuss your concerns with your surgeon to at least understand where the money is going and perhaps get some peace of mind. Sorry to hear of your dissatisfying experience. Hopefully you'll end up at the outcome you envisioned for yourself. Good luck!!
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June 27, 2019
Answer: Fees associated with surgery There are typically 3 main components to the cost of your surgery: anesthesia, facility, and surgeon. From your post, it appears that your surgeon is waiving his fee and is only charging you for the facility and anesthetic fees (which means he is collecting no money for himself). I should also mention that the fees he is quoting you seem very much on the low side for anesthesia/facility if that is any consolation. Obviously there are no "guarantees" in terms of outcome although all surgeons strive for the very best possible results within the confines of a safe and appropriate procedure. Nonetheless, it is reasonable to discuss your concerns with your surgeon to at least understand where the money is going and perhaps get some peace of mind. Sorry to hear of your dissatisfying experience. Hopefully you'll end up at the outcome you envisioned for yourself. Good luck!!
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June 27, 2019
Answer: Touch up costs Dirst, the fees are extremely low dor ANY touch up. Second , the" promise" of a flat tummy is relative and , perhaps doing lipo at the time of the tummy tuck might have been risky. If your weight has changed, I would ask that you get back to preop weight before doing a "touch up".
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June 27, 2019
Answer: Touch up costs Dirst, the fees are extremely low dor ANY touch up. Second , the" promise" of a flat tummy is relative and , perhaps doing lipo at the time of the tummy tuck might have been risky. If your weight has changed, I would ask that you get back to preop weight before doing a "touch up".
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