You’ve thought about the procedure. You’ve researched surgeons in your area. You’ve looked through countless before-and-after photos and decided that this could be the surgery for you. Then comes the next step: assessing pricing and planning for your financial commitment before you pencil in your consultation with a plastic surgeon serving Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding communities in Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Roanoke.
No two patients or procedures are exactly alike. Because of this, many variables affect a procedure’s price range. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the average costs you can expect and explain how and why the cost of breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or facelift may vary.
What do plastic surgery fees include?
The cost of a plastic surgery procedure typically includes:
- Surgeon’s fees
- Hospital or facility fees
- Anesthesia
- Necessary devices or materials, such as breast implants
- Follow-up visits and care
The total cost of your experience may also include compression garments, medications, and additional accommodations, such as overnight stays in the area if you are traveling to our office in Charlottesville or Fishersville from further afield.
What affects breast augmentation pricing?
The cost of this highly popular procedure can vary quite a bit depending on the implants selected, where you live, and your surgeon’s level of expertise.
Silicone implants typically cost more than saline implants. Some practices offer specials on breast augmentation during the warmer summer months, which can help you save on costs without compromising safety.
What affects tummy tuck pricing?
Popular after pregnancy or weight loss, this body contouring procedure creates a flatter, firmer abdomen. Its cost can vary based on the approach used and the amount of correction achieved.
The price of your tummy tuck can change based on the cost of living in your area, your surgeon’s level of training, and the complexity of your surgery. Choosing between a mini, full, or extended tummy tuck can also affect your pricing. Your surgeon will help you select the most appropriate option for your goals.
What affects facelift pricing?
A facelift is another procedure that can be adjusted for each person and is often combined with other procedures for more comprehensive improvements. Combining these procedures can help you save money by only requiring you to pay one set of facility and anesthesia fees.
Facelift costs can vary widely based on your surgeon’s experience, the techniques used, and the areas of the face that are addressed. Brow and eyelid surgeries typically aren’t included in the price of a facelift, as the surgery focuses on the mid and lower face.
Why Short-Term Savings Can Create Long-Term Difficulties
While it may be tempting, you should never shop for plastic surgeons based on price alone. Experience, credentials, and levels of skill are much more important to prioritize for the sake of your safety and results. “How much does a facelift cost?” is better reconsidered as “How much will a facelift cost me if it doesn’t right the the first time?”
If you need help choosing a plastic surgeon, we cover several important considerations in our related blog post. Above all, look for certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, do your homework, and trust your instincts. If something looks to good to be true, it probably is.
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If you have any questions about pricing here at UVA Plastic Surgery, please contact us online or call (434) 924-1234 (Charlottesville) or (540) 932-5771 (Fishersville). We look forward to hearing from you and being your partners on your surgical journey.
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