The Economics of Cosmetic Surgery

Our difficult economy  translates into less money available, tighter credit available and more emphasis on "How do I make my house payment and buy groceries". Your medical health is important and so is your financial health. I know that your body image is important to you and it is important to us. I also know that some patients will choose a surgeon based on the cost involved as well as the quality.

We try to price our procedures in such a way that our patients can receive excellent quality for the best price. Quality means an accredited surgical facility, qualified and experienced nursing staff, ongoing quality assurance, adequate liability insurance coverage, attention to expense control and a continuing emphasis on health and safety above all.

I have observed that many patients when faced with budget limitations are uncomfortable asking for a discount or reduction in quoted fees when they can have the procedure done for less money in another facility, even though they would rather have the procedure performed by me. I hope the information in this section will make you more comfortable discussing these issues with me.

Harry Galoob MD

Our policy for fees

§ Fees for procedures are constantly evaluated to assure fairness and attainability while continuing to provide safe, quality health care.

§ Discounts are available for groups of patients who wish to take advantage of group scheduling.

§ We will try to match or beat other surgeon's fees.

To qualify for this, you are requested to provide a verifiable quote from another surgeon and/or facility for the same or similar procedure. I will do everything I can to make your procedure more affordable for you.

I will be happy to discuss requests for discounts on the basis of the above or any other reason that my patients believe is appropriate. Because some of our expenses such as salaries, supplies and insurance are non-negotiable to me, I can't promise to be able to meet your financial need, but I will try. Please talk to me about this issue if it is a concern for you.

Fees for common procedures as of 01-01-2011

(Fees include Dr fee, facility, anesthesia and implants)

Range of Fees

Face Peels $65-150

Non Surgical laser skin treatments (per anatomic areas) $250-675

CO2 Laser treatments $1500-2500

Obagi Skin care (approximate expense) $250

Obagi Skin Care ongoing expense /month (approximate) $50

Filler injection (Radiesse) $100-$500

Botox $395

Laser leg vein treatment $150-250

Laser hair reduction (depends on area treated) $175-350

Laser removal of dark spots on face and body $325-450

Laser treatment of scars for softening and pain reduction $400-800

Laser treatment of facial blemishes and birthmarks $400-800

 

Facelift /Neck lift $3500-5500

Forehead and Brow lift $2500-4500

Eyelid lift $1500-3500

Nose Job $2500-3500

Ear Set back $2500-3500

Lip Lift $1500-2500

 

Breast enlargement saline implant $3900

Breast enlargement gel implant $4900

Breast Lifting $3500-4500

Breast Reduction $4900

(Liposuction outside chest/breast -w breast proc  $200)

Tummy Tuck $6200-$6500

Arm Lift & Thigh lifting $3900-4500

Fat Transplants $250-750

Liposuction (depends on number of areas treated) $3500-4900