One of the first things you will need to do when you are thinking about getting breast implants is research the procedure and the plastic surgeons in your area that will be able to perform the surgery for you. Make sure that each plastic surgeon is board certified, and go to a few consultations before you decide which medical facility is best for you. During your consultation, you will be informed about the price of the procedure, and you will be able to explore payment options with your plastic surgeon so that you can create a timeline for yourself in terms of financing the surgery. You should also make sure that you’re eating a diet that is rich in antioxidants before surgery so that you’ll heal faster and reduce your chances of bruising or bleeding.
The consultation and research will also tell you about the different types of breast implants you may want to consider. Pre-filled breast implants may be best if you only want to increase your breasts by one or two cup sizes. The breast implants are filled with saline in some cases, but some are also filled with silicone, so making sure you don’t have any allergies or intolerances to these substances is imperative before you have your plastic surgery.
You may also want to consider inflatable breast implants; in this case, the plastic surgeon does not have to make a large incision in the breast for this type of surgery. After the breast implant is placed in the breast, saline is added. Finding out where the doctor will have to make the incision will also help you to decide which method you want to go with; this will also give you an idea of the recovery time you can expect. Doctors can make the incision under the arm, and the scar from the surgery will be virtually unseen. You’ll also be able to breastfeed easier if you have the underarm incision, which is why many women who want children opt for this method. However, additional bruising and bleeding may occur after surgery. You can also receive the incision around the nipple for both types of breast implants, but it will be harder to breast feed. Your plastic surgeon can also make a small incision in the fold under the breast during surgery, so that the scar will not be seen and breastfeeding and healing times will be quicker.
While most plastic surgeries go as planned, making sure that you take care of yourself after the procedure is just as important. Follow your doctor’s orders when it comes to taking some time from work or school so that your body can heal. Moreover, if you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, you should make sure that you’re giving your body time to heal before having a baby.
By: Jacques Habra
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Liposuction Surgery Costs – Worth The Fee?
November 19th, 2009Liposuction surgery costs have remained steady at about $2,700 in the last couple of years. Is this popular procedure worth the money? It may seem like “everyone is having it done” but not everyone has this type of money to put on the table. If you are considering liposuction make sure to include a thorough analysis of what the procedure will cost and how you are going to pay for it.
Cost estimates are based on 2005 and 2004 data supplied by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This information is for the average liposuction price as surveyed by this organization. Something to note, is that information was broken out for the first time for the ultrasound assisted liposuction versus the suction assisted. The difference is almost $300, making the ultrasound assisted procedure more expensive.
Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Surgeon:
1) What exactly am I having done?
Liposuction surgery costs highly depend on the specifics of what is being done. These specifics include:
*the number of areas treated
*the amount of fat to be removed from the areas
*the part of the body that is being treated
*the amount of fat that is to be removed during the surgery
*sex of the individual male versus female
*procedure duration(can be driven by all the above factors)
2) Does your surgeon have a liposuction price list (as seen above with ultrasound assisted liposuction procedures, costs can vary)?
“How much does liposuction cost?” is one of the most frequently asked questions during the exploration process for most prospective patients, if your surgeon doesn’t have this information readily available you should be a little wary.
3) Are the prices reasonable or do they seem way off of the averages provided by organizations like the ASAPS?
Keep in mind that liposuction surgery costs also can depend on the individual doctor that you are being treated by. This is why it is important to research many doctors before deciding on one. You should not limit yourself geographically if the price savings is worth it and the surgeon has a good reputation. The ASAPS notes that their average liposuction price is a national average, so geographical differences will occur. The liposuction fee can also vary by facility. Where the procedure is performed can be important, procedures can take place in a hospital, freestanding surgicenters and office-based. Bottom line, your choice of individual doctor plays a large role in determining liposuction surgery costs.
4) What is included in the price?
The liposuction fee may not not include other surgical costs such as anesthesia and follow up costs like prescription drugs. Other patient charges that the doctor may include are for the compression garment that is worn after the surgery, antibiotics that might be prescribed, and for blood tests that need to be done.
In conclusion you can see that how much your liposuction surgery costs depend on how much research your do before picking your surgeon. Some doctors may give you a discount if the liposuction is being performed on more than one body part. Liposuction surgery costs are not covered by health insurance because it is considered a cosmetic surgery. Due to the high demand for cosmetic procedures though, there are many ways that you can pay for liposuction surgery costs. You should ask your doctor if he has a payment plan. You should also look into financing your liposuction surgery costs. There are many resources to help with your decision, make sure you consider them before just plopping the cost onto your credit card where the interest rates might not be as competitive.
By: Rebecca Knight
Over-extended Credit: Can you Still Qualify for a Cosmetic Surgery Loan?
November 4th, 2009With beauty being within reach for so many, no one can blame someone for wanting to look their best. Look at how society treats people who look good. They land the best jobs, have the best looking boyfriends and girlfriends, and they also seem to get the most attention. It isn’t wrong for someone to have those things if they believe they can acquire them. However, there is one thing that can stand in the way and that one thing is money.
Through the years, there have been new ways of financing such things as cosmetic surgery so that people can look their best. It helps their self-image and the way that other people perceive them. However, the procedures can be quite expensive depending on what the person wants done, but there is a way to fix this financial issue when it comes to looking good, and that is financing.
But there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to financing cosmetic surgery and that is the fact that many lenders look for a credit score over 700, which in this day and age is not as common as it used to be. That is why there are some lenders that will go ahead and finance cosmetic surgery for those who may not have the credit history that some lenders look for.
About the cosmetic surgery loan
When cosmetic surgery started growing in popularity beyond the rich and the famous, doctors began developing a fee that covered everything such as the procedure, the hospitalization cost, the medication, materials used in post-op, and the various other expenses incurred due to cosmetic surgery. This is when cosmetic surgery loans were created in order to help people cover the entire cost of their surgical procedure and everything associated with it.
However, because cosmetic surgery cannot be repossessed like a house or a car, the lenders had to make sure that those applying for the loans had an excellent credit records. Even with excellent credit, those applying for cosmetic surgery loans incurred an interest rate of up to 10%. However, with cosmetic surgery being used on people needing it for medical reasons, some lenders relaxed their requirements and are allowing borrowers with less than perfect credit to acquire cosmetic surgery loans.
Even if the procedure is not medical, they are still allowing financing for the procedures. But it is very likely that the interest rates can be anywhere between 14% and 24%, which really does not stop many from going ahead and achieving their dream of looking wonderful. The lender also reports to the credit reporting agencies, which can improve the borrower’s credit with timely payments.
To take the loan or not to take the loan
If someone really wants the procedure done, then they will take the loan and not let the interest rates deter them. The truth is, if they make their payments on time, they are going to be able to improve their credit rating more than if they had never taken out the loan. Taking the loan can be the difference between being able to get lower interest loans or not getting lower interest loans in the future. But it is not a bad idea to be picky about the interest rate even if credit is not so great. It is good to investigate the options and find out who is best to loan the money.
Just because a person has a few negative marks on their credit report doesn’t mean they have to settle for what interest rate comes their way. In the end, they not only look great, but they are also improving their financial future.
By: Amy Nutt
