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How much does liposuction plastic surgery cost?

How much does liposuction plastic surgery cost?

September 13, 2020

Liposuction plastic surgery Liposuction cosmetic surgery is usually considered an elective procedure to enhance your body image. Therefore, you may be required to pay the costs out of pocket because your insurance provider will not cover the treatment. It is best to discuss the costs and financing options with your surgeon during your initial consultation in order to make a judicious choice. A committed surgeon will inform you about all the costs involved in liposuction in an accurate and transparent manner. Feel free to ask questions and clear all doubts before you go ahead with your surgery. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides liposuction surgery to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding communities. Cost Factors Several factors will impact the final cost of your liposuction body contouring plastic surgery. Size of the Treatment Area You may require a larger amount of fat removal, if the surface area of treatment is large, such as the abdomen, buttocks, breasts or thighs. The cost of treatment for these areas may be higher than what you may have to pay for fat removal from smaller areas such as the knees, calves, or under the chin. Number of Areas to be Treated If you have multiple areas to be treated for fat removal, your costs of procedure may be higher compared to the treatment in a single area. If you combine liposuction with another surgical or non-surgical cosmetic procedure, the overall costs will go up further. Surgical Technique Whether you are undergoing a traditional or tumescent liposuction surgery can affect the final costs of the procedure. If general anesthesia is involved (traditional liposuction) you should account for the anesthesiologist's fee as well. For laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction, the costs may be higher because of the use of advanced technologies. Practice Location and Surgeon's Skills The cost of living varies from one city to another. Depending on where a plastic surgery practice is located, they may charge according to the prevailing price trends in that area. Experienced and highly skilled liposuction surgeons may charge a slightly higher fee compared to less qualified or less experienced surgeons. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it makes sense to prioritize the quality standards and skills of a surgeon rather than the fee for a life altering procedure such as liposuction. Additional Costs of Surgery In addition to the surgeon's fee, you should also consider various other cost components that will constitute the overall cost of your liposuction procedure: Anesthesia costs Surgical center expenses Pre- and post-operative tests Prescription medications Compression garments Post-operative appointments with the surgeon Check with your surgeon during the initial consultation about all the pre- and post-surgical costs, so that you have an accurate estimate of your costs of liposuction surgery and can budget for it accordingly. It is easy to obtain third party financing nowadays from specialized medical care financing firms that will offer you quick loan approvals, competitive rates, and convenient monthly installments. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for liposuction surgery. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

How much does Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) plastic surgery cost?

How much does Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) plastic surgery cost?

August 25, 2020

Tummy Tuck plastic surgery Cost is an important starting point for many patients seeking cosmetic surgery procedures because insurance coverage may not be available in most cases for these surgeries. At the time of your initial consultation, your surgeon will determine whether you need a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery for cosmetic or medical reasons. Feel free to discuss about all the costs related to your surgery, and the possible financing options if it is going to be an elective (cosmetic) tummy tuck procedure. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides tummy tuck surgery to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding communities. Factors Affecting the Cost The cost of tummy tuck plastic surgery may sometimes vary from one practice to another and even from a patient to another in some cases. Where the practice is located will impact the costs because the real estate costs vary from place to place and the average cost of living is also likely to differ between two cities. The skills and experience of your surgeon and anesthesiologist could make a difference to the fee they charge for their services. It is best to choose a board certified plastic surgeon, while keeping considerations such as the surgeon’s fee as a secondary priority. Surgery center charges may also differ according to the type of services and quality standards available at a facility. Tummy Tuck and Insurance Coverage In exceptional cases, a tummy tuck plastic surgery may be covered under your health plan. If you are suffering from conditions such as a concurrent epigastric umbilical, ventral, or incisional hernia, which can be corrected with this surgery, a part of your procedure could be covered by insurance. For your hernia repair, your insurance company may require documents from your operating surgeon certifying this functional corrective procedure. If you have undergone a bariatric surgery, resulting in massive weight loss, you may have excessive loose skin around your abdomen. This may sometimes create functional problems, such as rashes or dermatitis below the large pannus or pain in your back. A circumferential abdominoplasty may be necessary in this case, which may be covered by your insurer. Insurance coverage for tummy tuck may also be available in situations where it is necessary to perform the procedure as part of a breast reconstruction surgery. If the surgeon uses DIEP Flap technique, they may obtain excess skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen to construct the breast. You should be prepared to discuss these possibilities with your insurance company well in advance of your tummy tuck surgery. The staff at your surgeon’s office might be able to guide you about the insurance conditions and requirements. Financing When insurance coverage is not possible, you can consider various financing options for your tummy tuck surgery. Your surgeon’s office may accept payments for tummy tuck through major credit cards, and you can pay back to your credit card company in a staggered manner. You can also have your tummy tuck procedure financed through a professional medical care financing form that is offering loans specifically for medical purposes. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for tummy tuck surgery. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

How to Choose The Best Plastic Surgeon in the Allen, Texas Area

How to Choose The Best Plastic Surgeon in the Allen, Texas Area

August 19, 2020

Allen, TX Plastic Surgeon A cosmetic surgery procedure can help you attain more than just an attractive physical appearance. It will boost your confidence levels and positively impact your personal and professional relationships and performance. Therefore, patients are often anxious about scheduling their procedure as soon as possible. However, before you embark on your plastic surgery journey, you should make sure that you have chosen the right surgeon for your needs. Despite the advancements in surgical techniques and technology, the skill and experience of your surgeon continues to be the single most vital factor that will determine the final outcome of your surgery. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding locations. Customization The key to achieving successful results with cosmetic surgery in a less invasive manner lie in your surgeon's ability to customize the procedure according to your unique anatomical and personal aesthetic needs. Dr. Matthias Solomon is committed to performing your surgery in a conservative, less invasive manner with most effective results through customization. Dr. Solomon will never adopt a one size fits all or off the rack approach to performing a plastic surgery procedure. He continues to be focused on creating cosmetically appealing outcomes that are tailored to your body and meet or exceed your personal goals. Wherever possible, he will use common incisions or place incisions in discreet locations to minimize any subsequent scarring. Your customized surgery planning with Dr. Solomon will center on techniques that can mitigate your surgical risk, discomfort, and downtime, while maximizing your aesthetic results. In some cases, he may recommend a non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment in combination with your plastic surgery to enhance your final results. Recognition for Dr. Solomon The committed Dr. Solomon's patients and peers have honored him over the years for his skill and his outstanding performance track record for a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures for the breast, body and face. He has won the following awards in recent years: "Top Doctor," 2009 – 2012, RealSelf Honor Roll Award, Healthgrades Patient's Choice Award, 2011 – 2016, Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011 – 2016, Vitals On-time Doctor, 2014 – 2016, Vitals Patient's Choice 5th Anniversary Award, 2015 – 2016, Vitals Staff Privileges at a Local Hospital Make sure you choose a surgeon who has operating privileges at a local hospital or an accredited surgery center. In the rare event of an emergency occurring in your case, you can have immediate access to a hospital where the surgeon has a familiarity. In addition, hospital privileges also indicate that your surgeon is well-regarded for their qualifications and experience. Hospitals will always conduct a background check before they award staff privileges to a doctor. Check Out the Surgeon's Website Prior to your initial consultation with the surgeon, visit their practice website and familiarize yourself with the surgeon's background as well as the kind of procedures they are offering. Once you review the site, you may have some pertinent questions in your mind or some clarifications that you may want to seek from the surgeon. You can address all these concerns during your consultation before you make a final decision. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for cosmetic and plastic surgery. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

About Liposuction Plastic Surgery

About Liposuction Plastic Surgery

August 9, 2020

Liposuction Stubborn fat pockets in the abdomen, thighs, flanks, buttocks, upper arms, and other areas can be difficult to eliminate even if you regularly exercise and follow a balanced diet. You can choose liposuction cosmetic surgery, which is a safe and proven fat reduction procedure for more than three decades in the US. Millions of Americans have benefitted from liposuction body contouring over the years through the precise targeting of fat deposits and their safe removal. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matth See More Liposuction Before & After Photos Types of Liposuction The following liposuction plastic surgery techniques are commonly used today: Traditional Liposuction Your surgeon will create a small incision in the marked site to insert a thin cannula that is connected to a suction pump at the other end. Using the cannula, the surgeon will break up the fatty tissue layers by gently moving the cannula back and forth and injecting fluid into the targeted area. Traditional liposuction is a relatively more invasive way to remove fat, but it is highly effective and your surgeon may recommend this technique, depending on your amount of fat to be removed and your personal cosmetic goals. Tumescent Liposuction This technique is relatively less invasive and involves more use of medication to avoid general anesthesia and reduce the risk of complications. As part of tumescent liposuction, your surgeon will inject a solution that contains epinephrine, lidocaine and saline directly into the affected fat layers. The fluid volume may be roughly three times the amount of fat to be removed. The solution will cause the unwanted fat cells to swell, making it easier for your surgeon to isolate and remove them. Tissue trauma is minimized, while lidocaine local anesthetic minimizes any discomfort. Surgical Procedure Incision Placement Following anesthesia or fluid injection, your surgeon will create small incisions in the targeted area from where you want to eliminate excess fat. The size of the incisions is small, usually ranging from a quarter to a third of an inch. This makes liposuction a less invasive plastic surgery procedure with minimal scarring. Fat Removal The surgeon will manipulate the deeper fatty tissue layers through a cannula (a thin vacuum tube) to disintegrate the fat cells. Once the fat is loosened, they will suction it out with the help of an attached vacuum pump or syringe at the other end of the cannula. Intravenous fluid replacement is performed simultaneously to make up for the loss of bodily fluids and blood during the procedure. Incision Closure If the incisions are very minor, your surgeon may decide to keep them open for self-healing. This will reduce the post-surgical bruising and swelling, and enable you to recover faster. However, if the incisions are slightly larger, your surgeon will close these using absorbable or traditional sutures. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for liposuction surgery. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

About Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Plastic Surgery

About Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Plastic Surgery

July 9, 2020

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) For people who are self-conscious about sagging, loose skin around the waist, or those who with weakened or separated abdominal muscles because of massive weight loss or pregnancy, tummy tuck cosmetic surgery is a proven procedure to restore a firmer and flatter mid-section. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides tummy tuck surgery to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding communities. See More Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos Types of Tummy Tuck Tummy tuck plastic surgery or abdominoplasty can be performed using different techniques. Your surgeon will discuss the best technique with you according to your anatomical and personal aesthetic needs. Traditional Tummy Tuck This is a more common technique used to perform tummy tuck surgery. It will involve a hip to hip incision along with additional small incisions around the navel. This procedure is designed to address your complete abdominal area (both upper and lower abdomen), and may require shifting of the navel to create natural looking results. Abdominal liposuction may sometimes be performed in conjunction with this surgery. Partial Abdominoplasty Partial abdominoplasty or a mini tummy tuck may be appropriate for you if your weight is fairly close to your ideal body weight, and you are only looking for improvement to the lower part of your abdomen (below the belly button.) Repositioning of the belly button is not involved in this surgery. A mini tummy tuck will create less dramatic results, but will also involve a quicker recovery than other types of abdominoplasty. Circumferential Tummy Tuck Circumferential tummy tuck can be considered as one type of body lift surgery. If you have undergone a bariatric surgery, resulting in major weight loss and a substantial presence of loose and hanging skin around the abdomen, you could benefit from circumferential abdominoplasty. The procedure will provide aesthetic benefits as well as protect you against the risk of infection within the skin folds. Circumferential tummy tuck will involve excess skin removal from the central abdominal area, and the incisions will extend to your back. Sometimes, loose skin from the thighs and buttocks may also be removed along with this procedure to create more harmonious looking results. Abdominal Muscle Tightening If your abdominal muscles have become lax over time, your surgeon will tighten the drooping muscle mass in the abdomen using the same incisions through which they will remove excess skin and fat. The surgeon will separate the skin from the abdominal walls, and pull together the underlying muscles more tightly. The muscles will be sutured in a way to create a more toned appearance of your abdomen and give the effect a narrow waistline. Excess Skin Removal Once the muscle tightening in your abdomen is completed, your surgeon will pull the skin taut over the area, and trim away the excess skin. In some cases, liposuction may have to be used first to remove any fat deposits before the skin is stretched downward. Once the surgery is completed, your surgeon will close the wounds with traditional or absorbable sutures. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for tummy tuck surgery. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

Questions to Ask Your Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgeon

Questions to Ask Your Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgeon

June 25, 2020

Questions to Ask Before Breast Implant Surgery As a candidate for breast implant surgery, you should know about the potential benefits and limitations of the procedure and have sufficient familiarity with the surgeon’s background and their practice. Backed by clear and authentic information, you will be in a position to make better choices about your cosmetic surgery. A committed surgeon will encourage you to ask questions and clarify all your doubts and concerns during the initial consultation. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides breast augmentation surgery to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding locations. Questions about the Surgeon Are you board certified in plastic surgery, and if yes, from which board? How many years of surgical training and experience do you have in this field? Have you previous performed breast procedures, and what is your success rate in this area? Would you perform my breast implant plastic surgery at a hospital, ambulatory surgical center or a private surgical suite? Do you have staff privileges in one of the local hospitals or accredited surgery centers? If any emergency occurs during or after my surgery, is your practice equipped to deal with it? If I experienced an implant failure quickly after my surgery, would you perform a revision procedure, and do you have a policy for revisions surgeries? Questions about Breast Augmentation Am I a candidate for breast augmentation cosmetic surgery? What type and size of breast implants would you recommend for me? What incision technique and implant position will you use in my case? Do you suggest breast implants with breast lift surgery for me? Will I be required to make any lifestyle or dietary adjustments or changes to my current medications in preparation for my surgery? Will I have to undergo general anesthesia for breast implant surgery? Do you work with qualified anesthesiologists? Will I be able to go back home the same day after my surgery? Are there any potential risks and complications in breast augmentation that I should know of? How many days of leave should I apply for at my workplace? Can you share with me breast augmentation before and after photos of previous patients? Questions about the Cost How much will my breast augmentation cosmetic surgery cost? Does your cost estimate include the anesthesiologist’s fee and surgical room charges? How much do I have to pay for post-operative appointments, surgical garments, medical tests, and prescription drugs? If I combine breast implants surgery with breast lift, will the procedure become more cost-effective in comparison to two separate surgeries? When do the breast augmentation costs get covered by health insurance? Will your staff guide me about my financing options? Breast implant plastic surgery is a major procedure. You should assess how comfortable you feel with the surgeon and how accurately and clearly have they tried to answer your questions and concerns. You may consider putting down all the questions you want to ask on a piece of paper (or in your cell phone) and carry it with you to the surgeon’s office for your consultation. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for breast augmentation surgery. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love