Plastic Surgery Cost and Financing
Serving La Jolla and San Diego, California
People who are interested in undergoing plastic surgery are often so concerned about the cost that they put off a consultation with a surgeon for years, or even decide not to go through with it at all. What many prospective patients don't realize is that there are several options available to help bring plastic surgery within reach financially. To help with managing the cost, the San Diego Plastic Surgery Office of Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Wendell Smoot, and Dr. Richard Chaffoo offers 100 percent financing and advice on how to work with your insurance company to help pay for eligible procedures.
- Choose a Surgeon Based on Quality Not Cost
- Plastic Surgery Insurance Coverage
- Plastic Surgery Payment Options
Choose a Plastic Surgeon Based on Quality Not Cost
In nearly every beauty and health magazine, one can find advertisements of surgeons offering plastic surgery at a very low cost. Our San Diego patients should be aware that these seemingly low prices are often misleading, as the doctor is failing to include hidden fees for consultations or supplies. Sometimes, a surgeon will offer plastic surgery at a lower cost because he or she is trying to build up experience.
It is essential that you choose an experienced surgeon with the latest technology over a less-qualified doctor who will save you a few hundred dollars. You only have one face and only one body. High-quality plastic surgery, even at a slightly greater cost than discount surgeons, is what keeps our San Diego clientele returning to us for treatment.
Plastic Surgery Insurance Coverage
In most cases, medical insurance will not cover plastic surgery that is for cosmetic purposes only. Some surgeries that might be eligible for full or partial insurance coverage include:
- Breast reduction – If the size of a woman's breasts is causing chronic neck and back pain, the plastic surgery cost may be covered by insurance.
- Blepharoplasty – When vision is partially or completely obscured by drooping eyelids, insurance may cover the cost of an eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty.
- Rhinoplasty– Insurance may pay for nose surgery if the nose was damaged in an injury or accident, or if the patient has a congenital defect that hampers breathing.
Plastic Surgery Payment Options
To help each of our prospective patients afford plastic surgery, we offer a number of financing options at our San Diego Plastic Surgery Office. By partnering with a local credit union, we are able to offer 100 percent financing, not including the price of anesthesia. For your convenience, we also accept Visa®, Mastercard® and CareCredit®.
If you choose to pay for your plastic surgery through our financing plan, you'll appreciate that we've made every effort to simplify the process with as little paperwork as possible. After you complete the application, it is faxed to the financing company for processing. Then, when you come in for your pre-operative appointment, all the loan paperwork will be waiting for you there in the office.
Contact Us about Financing the Cost of Your Plastic Surgery
If you have been thinking about plastic surgery but have been worried about the cost, consider the financing options available at the San Diego practice of Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Wendell Smoot, and Dr. Richard Chaffoo. Contact our La Jolla Plastic Surgery Office today to speak with one of our patient coordinators.
Wendell Smoot, M.D.
John Smoot, M.D.
Richard A.K. Chaffoo, M.D.
9850 Genesee Ave. #300
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone No: (800) 715-5052
Fax: (858) 622-2066
If you live near La Jolla or elsewhere in San Diego and would like to learn more about abdominoplasty or liposuction, contact our practice today.
