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$ 50
Apr 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
nail bed cauterization
Removal of ingrown toenail and nail bed  more... close row
$ 4500
Mar 2007
Chicago, Illinois
Plastic Surgery on Lip
Plastic surgery on lip to minimize scarring  more... close row
$ 3300
Oct 2008
Denver, CO
eye lift
Eye lift by phenomenal surgeon  more... close row
$ 10000
Dec 2008
Louisville, KY
cosmetic surgery - breast lift, augmentation, and liposuction
A battery of cosmetic surgeries  more... close row

Description of service

The price quoted includes bilateral breast augmentation, bilateral benelli breast lift (mastopexy) with areola reduction, silicone breast implants, suction assisted lipectomy (liposuction) of the inner and outer thighs, surgeon's fees, anesthesiologist fees, hospital operating room fees, all pre-up and post-op cosmetic surgeon's office visits, compression garment for post-liposuction, and post-operative surgical bra. Patients do receive a discount for bundling several procedures together. You also save money on hospital operating room expenses and anesthesiologist charges by having multiple procedures performed at a single time. The anesthesiologist charges for the amount of time you will be under anesthesia. Mine charged in 30 minute increments, $325 per half hour. If your surgery is shorter than expected you will get a refund. You must pre-pay everything for cosmetic surgery. You can pay cash or check, use a credit card, or if you can not use either of those options you can secure a loan. This is best done on your own through your bank as you will get a better interest rate. Cosmetic surgeons' billing offices will have brochures for loan companies that specialize in cosmetic surgery loans but the interest rates are always exorbitantly high, so use this option only as a last resort.


Review of Service

I had a little bit of sticker shock when I heard the total price for all of my procedures. It is actually very reasonable for the number of procedures I had done and I knew the individual costs, but it sounded like a lot when you added it all together. However, it was well worth it. Results are generally good and patient satisfaction high for cosmetic surgery procedures if you have a skilled, experienced surgeon. First, I went to a consultation. The cosmetic surgeon and I discussed the procedures I would be interested in, I tried on various sizes of breast implants, and he gave me his suggestions and detailed what I should expect before and after surgery. The day of the surgery, the surgeon marked me for the procedure and I went to the hospital. My procedure lasted 3 hours, then I stayed in the recovery room for another 2 hours and went home. The next week I was in quite a bit of pain, with a lot of swelling and bruising. However, the end results are great and well worth the expense and pain. I had my first post-op visit at 3 days after surgery, then several at one or two week intervals until the 9 week point. Then I go back in 3, 6, and 12 months to check my progress. The surgeon was very skilled and thorough. I am very happy with the quality of care at the hospital and the results of the surgery. My only wish is my doctor spent more time with me at post-op appointments, he is often rushed. If you have questions, make sure you assert yourself and don't let them rush you.


Tips

The most important tip is to research your cosmetic surgeon well. Skill and experience are so important in plastic surgery and you should go to a surgeon that you trust completely and feel comfortable with, and confident that he understands and shares your goals. Get a referral from a friend if possible or research surgeons online, then go to at least three consults. You can then compare the surgeons, their philosophies, and their prices. Be sure to follow all of your surgeon's instructions before and after surgery to prevent complications and maximize the quality of your results. Try to have realistic expectations. Often your result depends mainly on what you look like before. For example, with breast augmentation it is difficult to drastically change the shape of your breast. Basically you will have a bigger version of what you had before. Try on different sizes of breast implants to decide on the size. Wear them with your clothes on a daily basis to get used to the feel of them. I wish I had worn the sizers more because they seem huge when you first put them in but you quickly get used to it. I wish I had gotten bigger implants and might have felt more comfortable doing so if I had worn the sizers more. It is a must to have someone help you for the several days following your surgery as you will have difficulty moving around. Expect to take at least one week, preferably two, off work. Mostly relax and enjoy your new look!


$ 2800
Jan 2007
Scottsdale, AZ
Odoplasty
Odoplasty on one ear  more... close row
$ 500
Apr 2008
Atlanta,GA
permanent eyeliner procedure
Permanent eyeliner enhances my eyes  more... close row
$ 850
Dec 2007
Phoenix, AZ
don't know
Uneven smile made me self-conscious  more... close row
$ 1300
Mar 2007
Scottsdale, AZ
Odoplasty
Odoplasty on one ear was successful  more... close row
$ 500
Feb 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
collagen injectons in lips
Simple lip augmentation procedure  more... close row
$ 1500
Aug 2007
Little Rock, AR
toes straightened with pins/rods
Pins and rods to straighten arthritic toes  more... close row
$ 12000
Feb 2006
Seattle, WA
Liposuction and tummy tuck
Loose skin removed after liposuction  more... close row
$ 4000
Mar 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Blepharoplasty
Excess fat removed from upper and lower eyelids  more... close row
$ 2500
Apr 2007
naples ,Florida
Plastic Surgery on Lip
Collagen injection for lips  more... close row
$ 23000
Aug 2006
Stoughton, MA
bilateral breast reduction
Breast reduction was fantastic  more... close row