Surgeon fees vs anesthesia cost for a facelift or rhinoplasty?

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What should be the ratio or split be between fees charged by the plastic surgeon and fees charged by the anesthesiologist?  Is it true that the anesthesia fee is quoted as a high percentage of the total for a facelift or nose job (say 50%+), then its a warning flag to the patient that the surgeon is taking too long in surgery (like 8+ hours)?

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

These fees vary widely. Further, some quotes are broken out by facility charge, anesthesia and surgeon while other quotes list a package price. Given that these fees are all over the map, your best option is simply to ask your chosen surgeon how long they take to complete a typical procedure. One last thing to consider is that skilled surgeons have a wide range of operative time and you don't necessarily want either the fastest or the slowest surgeon. If you have questions such as these, you should just ask. An honest surgeon/ office will simply give you the answer that you are seeking.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

The anesthesia fee is usually based on the actual operating room time. More complex and lengthy surgery will therefore have a higher anesthesia fee. Presumably, the surgery fee will also be higher if the surgery is more complex or lengthy, but there is no standard relationship or percentage to expect this ratio to be.There can be a fair bit of variability in surgery times among surgeons. Some of this is based on differing operative plans as it's fairly common for surgeons to have different approaches to treating the same problem.In the end what's important is the results you surgeon achieves. If you like his or her results then that is a good sign.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would just ask how long the procedure lasts or determine the surgical center fees and calculate the length of time.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Anesthesia fees vs length of surgery? This is a good question. Some surgeons may take an unusual amount of time and should be a red flag.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

Interesting question I have not seen before. There is not a set ratio between the fees for surgeon, anesthesia and facilit0y. In my opinion the surgeon's fee should be more than half since it is the surgeon who is actually performing the procedure and will be taking care of the patient after surgery. Most anesthesia and facilities charge by time, so the longer the surgery - the more cost. Most surgeons charge by the proceudre. This includes not only the time but the complexity and overall care, as well as for the surgeon's expertise. Hope this helps.

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