Combining surgeries in a single operation is more cost-effective than booking them separately. During a Mommy Makeover, you’ll go under anesthesia only once and need just one operating room visit. If you schedule your procedures separately, those costs would be repeated with each subsequent procedure. Similarly, a single recovery period (and time off work) also offers significant cost savings compared to having multiple procedures and recovery periods spread out over time.
Still, many people may look at the cost of a Mommy Makeover and wonder, Is it really cheaper to get multiple plastic surgeries at once? To shed light on this topic, I’ll discuss the cost-saving benefits of a Mommy Makeover and debunk a few Mommy Makeover cost myths.
Fact vs. Fiction: Mommy Makeover Pricing
Mommy Makeover costs listed online can raise more questions than they answer. Let’s clear up a few of the misconceptions.
Myth: The Prices I See Online Are What I Will End up Paying
Although online Mommy Makeover cost data (often self-reported) can give you an approximate cost, they are just that: an approximation. Your actual cost can only be determined during a consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon.
During this initial meeting, your surgeon will plan a treatment based on your goals, skin quality, and other cosmetic and anatomical considerations. Keep in mind that the averages you see online are influenced by the practice’s location, the surgeon’s training and expertise, and the combination and complexity of the procedures.
Myth: My Surgical Quote Contains All Related Expenses
While this one isn’t always false, it does warrant extra caution. Not every surgical quote you receive (or find online) will reflect the full range of expenses, including preoperative medical tests, anesthesia fees, postoperative compression garments, prescription medications, and follow-up appointments.
Stoker Plastic Surgery will always provide you with a comprehensive, transparent quote so you can budget and plan for your procedure effectively.
Myth: I Have To Pay for My Procedure Upfront
For many patients, paying the full cost of a Mommy Makeover upfront may not be realistic. Fortunately, financing options through companies like CareCredit® and Alphaeon® offer flexible payment plans, generous credit limits, and quick decision times.
To learn more about how health care financing works and how patients make their Mommy Makeovers fit their budgets, please read our related blog post.
Myth: Price Is the Most Important Factor When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Perhaps the most dangerous myth of all is the allure of a bargain. Plastic surgery is expensive because it requires tremendous skill to create beautiful, natural-looking results and predictably safe outcomes.
Choosing a surgeon based on cost rather than their reputation, experience, and credentials is rarely the cost savings patients hope to get. Patients may be disappointed by their results or experience complications due to poor surgical technique. The resulting surgeries to fix these issues are significantly more expensive than the original operation.
Myth: Premium Prices Guarantee Premium Results
As mentioned above, price is only one part of the equation when choosing a plastic surgeon for your Mommy Makeover. Expensive doesn’t always mean better, though more experienced and skilled plastic surgeons tend to command higher prices.
If you are wondering a Mommy Makeover is worth it, patients will typically tell you that you get what you pay for. Before committing to surgery, always verify your surgeon’s credentials (look for certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery), read real patient reviews, and check the hospital or surgery center’s accreditation.
Learn More About Mommy Makeover
Now that you know combining multiple procedures in a single surgery is more cost-effective, take the next step toward getting the body you want. Please request a consultation online or call Stoker Plastic Surgery at (310) 300-1779 to get started today.
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