Question:
Is $22,000 too much for this combination?
I was quoted $8000 for the stomach, $6000 for breasts, $4000 per arm, and $4000 for neck. He told me he would do it all for $22,000 and that would be with liposuction 'thrown in' in the various places where it was needed to provide nice contouring. Insurance probably won't touch any of it, so it is all going to be self pay. This total includes all hospital fees, and follow up care. I am almost 3 years p/o and tired of ill-fitting clothes (small in the shoulders/chest...wider in the middle), so I am SO ready for this! — Cheri M. (posted on August 23, 2004)
August 22, 2004
Cheri,
I was just looking at an incredible website for plastic/reconstructive
surgery that I would like to share with all of us that are or will soon be
interested in this. It is www.plasticsurgery4u.com. The practice is
located in Virginia (outside of Richmond). The price that you were quoted
seems to be awesome! Just make sure you've done your homework on the
surgeon so that it doesn't cost you anything else before you undergo this.
My best wishes to you.
Lyric
— Lyric
August 23, 2004
Are you doing it all at once??? I just did my TT and can't even imagine
not having my arms to help me shift position. I hate to say it, I would
thinkabout separating some of the procedures. Aside from a traumatic
recovery, that is a lot of anesthesia for one time. The prices seem to be
in the ballpark if those were separate items being done. I don't think the
lipo is being thrown in. I am sure the fees are covering it. I wish you
luck, but as I said, that is alot of work to tackle at once.
— Fixnmyself
August 23, 2004
It would appear to be a good deal but make sure you know the details about
the surgeon and have seen pictures of his work on WLS patients. We are a
different animal when it comes to PS. Out results will not likely be the
same as someone who's just tightening things up. I have had two PS's
already with two procedures each time and while I am thrilled with the
results, due to the quality of my skin some of the areas are not as tight
now as they were at first. I plan to have a few revised when I have my
legs done in Nov. My legs will be $9000 which includes a night in the
hospital. This is complete with surgeon, surgery center, 1 night stay and
anesthesiology. Make sure your surgery includes the anesthesiologist. Do
not assume it is part of the hospital cost - verify. As that bill can be
substantial.
<p>My PS has quoted me a complete price of $12,800 for arms, breast
lift and implants, so that is in line with what you have been told. I have
very extensive bat wings to remove. He is figuring 6.5 hours of surgery at
a minimum for all work.
<p>The only thing I caution you on is doing all of this at once which
I would be willing to bet his prices is based on. My LBL took 10.5 hours
and 3 days in the hospital. My upper abdominoplasty (could not remove all
at once due to strange anatomy, and very extensive lipo on my legs was 8.5
hours of surgery and 2 nights in the hospital. Both times I could not have
imagined not having my arms to help me out. It would have been impossible.
Maybe I had much more extensive work than you require too. I had 19 lbs
removed with the LBL, 3 lbs with the upper panni work and 4 liters of fat
removed from the legs. We anticipate I have another 6-10 lbs to remove
from the legs and 3-5 from the arms. Just don't bite off too much. If you
lose too much blood it can be a killer to recover. I know from experience.
It took a month after my LBL before I began to feel normal again. I lost
5 units of blood and was transfused with 3. Good Luck and I know you will
love the results!
— zoedogcbr
August 23, 2004
Cheri~I agree that the quoted price sounds reasonable. Since others have
mentioned this, I'll chime in with my experience. I had an extended
abdominoplasty (cut about 2/3s of the way around), brachioplasty,
liposuction, and skin removed from the sides of my breasts done all
together. I had about 15 pounds of skin and fat removed, so it was
substantial surgery. I've had absolutely no problems with having had so
much done together, and with having my arms and abdomen done together. I
was in the hospital from Thursday to Sunday, but by Sunday was able to go
home and take care of myself, even sleeping in my own bed. Now, I do think
I had a particularly easy time of it, and not everyone's experience will be
the same as mine, but I had no difficulties having that series of surgeries
done together. Best wishes.
— Vespa R.
August 23, 2004
Cheri, I am scheduled for surgery on September 30th. I am getting a full
facelift, neck lift, upper and lower eyelids and eyebrows lifted. I am also
getting a mini arm lift with lipo. Also a breast lift with augmentation.
My total is around 24K. That also includes hospital fees and so on.
Sounds like your pricing is right in there. Let us all know how it goes.
Good Luck and God Bless
Debbie D.
— debbie11092002
August 23, 2004
I received a abdominoplasty, breast lift, implants and lipo to my abdomen
and inner and outer thighs for only $8000 total. That included surgical
center fees, anethesia, Dr fees and even follow up visits. I found a great
doctor at my teaching hospital (he was still a student) but now he has
opened his own practice. He has been a surgeon for about ten years but is
not into plastic surgery. He also happens to be an artist in his free time,
but I can say the work he did on me is also a peice of art. He has the most
excellent bedside manner I have ever experienced. I stayed in a nearby
hotel to cut expenses but had the option of staying in the hospital for
$400 a night. I did fine in the hotel and he even came there to check on
me. He is is Bradenton, Fl about one hour south of Tampa and his name is
Dr. Joshua Kreithen. He has a website at
www.lakewoodranchplasticsurgery.com with before and after pictures. His
phone # is 941-907-8174 there are people traveling from all over the US to
see this Dr. I would highly recommend him! He is the best!
— missysworld
September 10, 2004
I just had PS in May 2004. My total price was 8500.00, that included a
breast lift, tummy tuck lipo under my arms, under my chin, R&L flank
areas, and between my thighs.
That price included Dr's fee, OR fee, overnight hospital stay, meds. My Dr
was amazing and my results are out of this world. Good Luck!! My Plastice
Surgeon is Dr. Gatti in Cherry Hill New Jersey.
— kelley G.
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