Price of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Surgery Cost

The biggest concern by many when it comes to plastic surgery is the costs associated with the actual procedures. While these prices may vary depending on the surgeon's experience and even the local costs of living one factor stays the same which is that they are not cheap in any sense. Since a surgeon should be able to accurately estimate the total costs associated with the procedure, they should be discussed as well as agreed upon before the procedure even commences.

In many places you may see in various advertisements, a local plastic surgeon's prices. Unfortunately these advertised prices, while they seem small, are not. Most of the times these advertised rates are only the surgeon's fees and does not include things like anesthesia, equipment or even the location rental where the procedure will be done at. There will always be hidden fees associated with plastic surgery and therefore it is your sole responsibility to ensure that you have discussed all of the fees before coming to an agreement to have the procedure done.

In general the price of plastic surgery will not be covered by you insurance unless it is reconstructive or needs to be accomplished in order to maintain proper health. When a plastic surgery procedure needs to be accomplished for medical reasons or reconstruction, it is known as a reconstructive surgery. When you undergo the knife in order to better your outward appearance it is known as cosmetic surgery and is not covered by insurance. In the event that the plastic surgery prices are not covered by your insurance policy it is possible to obtain alternate forms of financing to accomplish the work.

Plastic surgery prices can range anywhere from a minimal amount of $500 all the way up to $10,000 for the more advanced body lift procedures. Costs associated with plastic surgery may also go up in the event of implants or prosthetics which also range in prices depending on the quality and type of implant or prosthetic.

Knowing how much you are willing to pay for these procedures will help you make a well informed decision. The best way to get a price quote is to start calling local surgeons and arrange for their "free" consultations which many offer.

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By Dr. Jim Greene