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Ask Dr. Elliott: What to Know About Cosmetic Surgery Costs

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon - Dr Franklyn ElliottIn my decades as a board-certified plastic surgeon, there are three topics that come up most frequently during consultation appointments with my patients: results, safety, and cost. And depending on the patient, the order of priority regarding these concerns can vary. Today I wanted to focus on the cost topic specifically. Because cosmetic procedures are almost always considered “elective”, plastic surgery costs are rarely covered by insurance and the full burden of the costs falls on the patients. Today I wanted to answer some common questions about cosmetic surgery costs to explain why they are often less daunting than many people realize.

Question #1: What will be included in my plastic surgery costs?

Depending on the specifics of each individual patient and procedure, this can vary. In addition to the plastic surgeon’s fees for performing the procedure, other plastic surgery costs may include the following:

  • Additional procedure fees include hospital/surgery center costs, anesthesia, medical tests (if applicable), and other miscellaneous fees.
  • Required pre and post-surgery medications.
  • Fees for potential recovery assistance services including at-home nurse service or stay at a recovery facility after the procedure.

Question #2: How can I cut back on the fees associated with my procedure?

One thing that some patients find incredibly helpful in this regard is the possibility of blending multiple cosmetic surgeries into one combined procedure. This approach is very common for facial procedures like facelift surgery and eyelift surgery, as well as body contouring procedures like tummy tuck and liposuction (known as a mommy makeover). Undergoing multiple procedures at once can help cut down on overall surgical costs, while also reducing the amount of downtime needed to recover after surgery.

Question #3: Are there payment assistance options available?

I completely understand that the costs associated with cosmetic surgery are a major concern for many prospective patients. This is why I offer my patients the opportunity to use plastic surgery financing with CareCredit®. CareCredit® is a special credit card made specifically to assist plastic surgery patients by providing 6, 12, 18, and 24-month payment plans. Best of all, the 6 and 12-month plans are interest-free at my practice as long as payments are made within the specified promotional period.

I always try to work with my patients and allay any concerns they may have going into their procedure, including those pertaining to surgical costs. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

Debunking Common Myths About Facelift Surgery

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What Are The Most Popular Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?For many years, facelift surgery was almost synonymous with cosmetic surgery itself. Due to outdated ideas about cosmetic surgery and certain pop cultural touchstones like celebrity tabloids, there are many misunderstandings and mistruths about facelift surgery that have been around for years. However, when performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon like myself,  facelift surgery is a tried and true method for facial rejuvenation. Below I have taken some time to debunk common facelift myths to help prospective patients better understand one of the most dependable cosmetic procedures on the market.

Myth #1: Facelift surgery is no longer as common as it used to be.

Despite the emergence of so many other terrific cosmetic procedures for the face including eyelid surgery, brow lift, non-surgical treatments, and more, facelift surgery is more popular than ever. In fact, according to the most recent statistics collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), facelift surgery was the third most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the US with over 230,000 procedures performed in the last year.

Myth #2: Undergoing a facelift will completely change the contours of the face.

In recent years, there has been a trend towards patients preferring more subtle, natural-looking aesthetic results. This is even more important when it comes to facial procedures like facelift surgery. My goal during a facelift is not to reinvent the face, but rather to make minor adjustments to help accentuate the patient’s favorite facial features and alleviate signs of facial aging like wrinkles, lines, and more.

Myth #3: I can achieve the same results with non-surgical cosmetic treatments.

While non-surgical treatments for the face like cosmetic facial injections can often provide outstanding aesthetic results for many patients, these treatments are not intended to replicate the results that a facelift can provide. It’s less a matter of effectiveness and more about what these respective treatments are intended to provide. I always make sure to discuss all of my patients’ available treatment options during pre-surgery consultations in my office so they better understand what each one can do for them.

Here in my office, I perform a variety of facelift surgery techniques including my signature short scar facelift. I have often found that the more options that patients have, the happier they will ultimately be with the surgical path they select. For more information, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

Why I Perform The Short Scar Facelift

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I have been performing cosmetic surgery procedures for decades and have seen firsthand that every single patient is unique. Each and every face has its own distinct features, imperfections, skin type, and other factors that make it different from that of any other patient that I have previously treated. Even in the case of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries like a facelift, this is never a one-size-fits-all situation. This is why I offer different procedure variations including my short scar facelift technique to help offer as many potential options to my facelift patients as possible.

A short scar facelift, also known as a limited incision facelift, is similar to what many plastic surgeons call a mini facelift. This is a less invasive kind of facelift that specifically targets signs of facial aging in the lower portion of the face. Specifically, this procedure can be incredibly helpful for patients concerned about the appearance of their neck and jowl area. The main difference is that during a short scar facelift, the incision made is smaller, which reduces the amount of post-surgery facelift scarring. Additionally, since I perform the surgery with local anesthetic and Quill™ knotless sutures, less downtime is typically needed for recovery when compared to a traditional or mini facelift.

In the video below, I go into more detail regarding my signature short scar facelift procedure and the many ways that it can help patients who seek to rejuvenate the lower portion of their face:

Being able to offer my patients additional procedure options is an incredibly helpful resource when trying to help my patients make the best possible choices during their pre-surgery consultation appointment. While a short scar facelift may not be right for everyone, the results can be truly outstanding for those who are good candidates. For more information, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

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