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How much is the initial consultation?
Cosmetic consults are $100 and due at the time of your initial office visit. However, if surgery is performed, this fee is deducted from your surgical fee.
Can I download and fill out the patient form before visiting?
Yes... just download the form we have available and fill it out.
What will happen during the initial consultation?
The Dr. will take your health history and discuss your concerns. Your pictures will be taken. The Dr. will then discuss your surgical options and you will see the surgical coordinator if you choose to schedule surgery.
Do you have any references or before & after photos available for my procedure?
Yes, these photos can be seen upon your consultation and will soon be available online.
Is financing available?
We do offer financing through Care Credit. Also we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.
What is the recovery time for most procedures?
All procedures differ; most patients have sutures intact for 5 - 7 days. It is not recommended that you return to work prior to sutures being removed.
Are the plastic surgeons board certified?
Yes, both Drs. are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.
What should I expect for follow up visits?
All procedures differ; most patients have sutures intact for 5-7 days. All cosmetic surgery follow-ups are included in your surgical fee for one year. After one year post op your office visits will be at an additional fee.
What is included in the overall fee for my procedure?
An outline of fees will be discussed with you by the surgical coordinator.
What is the charge for breast augmentation?
Both Drs charge $4600 for saline and $5600 for silicone. This fee includes the surgeon’s fee, implants, operating room, anesthesia, pre operative vitamins and all your follow up care for one year. It does not include your initial office visit or your prescription medication.
What is the charge for liposuction?
Liposuction begins at $3300 for the first site and $1000 for each additional site. This fee includes the surgeon’s fee, pre operative vitamins and your compression garment. In addition there are fees for operating room and anesthesia. These fees are based on time used and would differ depending on the number of sites and volume needed to be removed. It does not include your initial office or your prescription medication.
How quickly can I schedule surgery?
Surgery can usually be performed within a 2 - 4 week period.

 

 

 

 

Glossary (Click Here)
  • Abdominoplasty: A surgical procedure, also known as tummy tuck, to correct the apron of excess skin hanging over your abdomen.
  • Augmentation mammaplasty: Breast enlargement by surgery.
  • Bilateral gynecomastia: A condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts affecting both breasts in men.
  • Blepharoplasty: Eyelid surgery to improve the appearance of upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both.
  • Brachioplasty: A surgical procedure, also known as arm lift, to correct sagging of the upper arms.
  • Brow lift: A surgical procedure to correct a low-positioned or sagging brow. Smoothes furrows across the forehead and between the brows.
  • Circumferential thigh lift: A surgical procedure to correct sagging of the outer and mid-thigh.
  • Collagen: A natural protein used as an injectable filler for soft tissue augmentation.
  • General anesthesia: Drugs and/or gases used during an operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness.
  • Human fat: Harvested from your own body and used as an injectable filler for soft tissue augmentation.
  • Injectable fillers: Substances used to restore volume and your youthful appearance.
  • Intravenous sedation: Sedatives are administered by injection into a vein to help you relax.
  • Lipoplasty: Another term for liposuction.
  • Liposuction: Also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, this procedure vacuums out fat from beneath the skin’s surface to reduce fullness.
  • Local anesthesia: A drug is injected directly to the site of an incision during an operation to relieve pain.
  • Lower body lift: Surgical procedure to correct sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, groin, and outer thighs.
  • Mastectomy: The removal of a breast, typically to rid the body cancer.
  • Medial thigh lift: A surgical procedure to correct sagging of the inner thigh.
  • MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; a painless test to view tissue similar to an x-ray.
  • Nasolabial fold: Deep creases between the nose and mouth.
  • Reduction mammaplasty: The surgical removal of breast tissue to reduce the size of breasts.
  • Rhytidectomy: A surgical procedure, also known as facelift, to reduce sagging of the mid-face, jowls and neck.
  • Saline implants: Breast implants filled with a salt water solution.
  • Silicone implants: Breast implants filled with an elastic gel solution.
  • Skin resurfacing: Treatment to improve the texture, clarity and overall appearance of your skin.
  • Soft tissue augmentation: The use of injectable fillers to restore volume and your youthful appearance.
  • Suction lipectomy: Another term for liposuction.
  • Sutures: Stitches used by surgeons to hold skin and tissue together.
  • Tumescent or super-wet liposuction: Requires an infusion of saline solution with adrenaline and possibly anesthetic prior to removal of excess fat.
  • Tummy tuck: A surgical procedure to correct the apron of excess skin hanging over your abdomen.
  • Unilateral gynecomastia: A condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts affecting just one breast in men.
  • Ultrasound: A diagnostic procedure that projects high-frequency sound waves into the body and changes the echoes into pictures.
  • Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty: Uses ultrasonic energy to liquefy excess fat prior to surgical suctioning.

Helpful Links

American Society of Plastic Surgery

ASPS Consumer Bookstore
A selection of books on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery that have been recommended by our member physicians or their patients and subsequently approved for posting by several of our members.
Breast Reconstruction Resources
ASPS has put together the following resources for people with breast cancer, including treatment options and legislative initiatives.
Consumer's Guide to Breast Reduction
This guide contains information to assist you in making choices about breast reduction, whether you are ready for surgery, still deciding, or just curious about what is involved with the procedure.
Plastic Surgeons: A Delineation of Qualifications for Clinical Privileges
An information resource on granting clinical privileges for plastic surgery services based on the realities of medical practice and education of the specialist.
Silicone Breast Implant Surgery Brochure adobe acrobat file
A patient education booklet designed to provide an overview on the benefits, risks and potential complications of plastic surgery using silicone gel implants. It presents information on issues to consider when making a decision on whether implant surgery is right for you. Financial considerations of correcting problems that may occur and insurance issues are presented as well. Finally, for those women who choose to have surgery with silicone implants, information about selecting a size or type of implant is offered.
 
 

 


 
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