http://www.upshawinst.org Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:26:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.upshawinst.org/cosmetic-surgery-costs-weighing-the-benefits-of-self-confidence http://www.upshawinst.org/cosmetic-surgery-costs-weighing-the-benefits-of-self-confidence#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:28:47 +0000 admin http://www.upshawinst.org/cosmetic-surgery-costs-weighing-the-benefits-of-self-confidence Today plastic surgeons offer a variety of procedures

to nip, tuck, or otherwise enhance aspects of their

clients’ appearance. These procedures are often not covered by insurance. Costs vary as greatly as the

procedures offered.

“Cosmetic surgery” includes liposuction, rhinoplasty

(nose jobs), tummy tucks, breast reduction — a huge

variety of procedures. Beyond the well-known surgeries are many similarly popular procedures such

as microdermabrasion, thigh lifts, and cellulite

massage treatments.

One of the factors determining the cost of a cosmetic

procedure is the location of your physician. For instance, on the East or West Coast, you would pay more for a tummy tuck than in the Midwest, where

cosmetic surgery is considerably less expensive than

in other parts of the country.

Even in the Midwest, cosmetic surgery is not

inexpensive. For example, a tummy tuck in the Midwest

would cost an average of $4,000, but in Pennsylvania would cost almost $5,000. In the Midwest, liposuction

would cost almost $2,300, but could be $2,750 in

Pennsylvania.

Costs also vary from surgeon to surgeon. While a lower

fee might stem from a professional’s desire to offer

affordable procedures, the fee might also reflect lack of experience or lower qualifications. It is

important to choose a surgeon who is capable and

qualified, rather than looking for the most

inexpensive procedure.

The complexity and popularity of a procedure affect

its cost. A face-lift or rhinoplasty, for instance,

usually costs more than a Botox injection or cellulite massage treatment. It takes a skilled hand to perform

a successful facelift, but a Botox injection is much

simpler and has fewer potential complications.

Before scheduling plastic surgery, be sure to have an

accurate estimate of cost. If you need to finance your

procedure, it is important to arrange financing before the surgery date.

Plastic surgery can be expensive, and the price can be

greater than the procedure alone. Cosmetic surgery is

not without risk. If you decide that benefits outweigh the risks for you, find a competent surgeon

and determine beforehand the cost of your enhancement.




By: Adam Hefner

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