FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Plastic Surgery
These are some of our patient's most commonly asked
questions. If you do not find your question here, submit one to us. Please
include your E-mail address if you want a response to your question.
- How do I know if Plastic Surgery is for me ?
- Where can I find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?
- Why doesn't insurance pay for Plastic Surgical procedures?
- Who is a candidate for Botox ?
- What is the cost of a typical plastic surgical procedure ?
- When is the best time to have a face lift procedure and how long
does it last?
- Does your office offer financing?
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What
plastic surgery procedure will help me look more rested?
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I want breast enlargement, but I want it to look natural. Can this be
done?
- My tummy skin is loose and my muscles are weak
after having children. What can be done for this?
- How many cases have your surgeons done
and how long have you been doing this kind of surgery?
- I am near my ideal body weight yet I still
have a fatty area that will not go away. Is liposuction a procedure for
me?
- My biggest concern with plastic
surgery is the anesthesia. Is it safe?
- I am a male and my breasts are too large.
Can you reduce them?
- I am 58- years- old. Can I
still have breast augmentation?
- My daughter wants to have a rhinoplasty.
Can this be done on a teenager?
Plastic Surgery is no longer for the rich and famous. Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic
Surgery) is for anyone who wants to look their best and improve upon their natural beauty.
Plastic Surgery includes all types of procedures from reconstructive procedures (scar
revision, digit reattachment, burn surgery, dog bite repairs, cleft lip & palate
repairs) to cosmetic procedures (breast augmentation and reduction, face and eyelid lifts,
liposuction and laser facial resurfacing for fine lines and wrinkles. There is
something for everyone!
You just did. Here at the Palm Harbor Plastic Surgery Centre, we are Board
Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. This is the Board that is
important when you choose a Plastic Surgeon. Not all "Plastic Surgeons"
are certified by this Board. Also you should look for the ASPS symbol which
designates surgeons who are Active members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. They are dedicated to the highest standards of patient
welfare and surgical excellence. For more information call (847)228-9900 or find
them at ASPS.
By definition Cosmetic Surgery is a procedure performed on a normal structure or part
of the body. When cosmetic surgery is done, it is to improve or enhance that
structure. These procedures are never covered by insurance policies.
Reconstructive Surgery is done to restore or repair a structure or body part. Any
time an injury occurs or a structure is removed due to cancer, the reconstruction is
covered by insurance. We always send a precertification to your insurance carrier to
verify coverage in advance. Certain procedures such as breast reduction or eyelid
ptosis correction may be covered by your insurance carrier.
Botox is a new treatment for facial wrinkles and deep creases and frown
lines. It's safe and effective treatment for wrinkles of the face.
Our surgeons inject Botox into the facial wrinkle and the underlying muscle is
paralyzed. It lasts for three to six months. This procedure can be
done over your lunch break. Any one with deep wrinkles of the
mid-forehead and crows feet area may benefit from this new procedure.
Since there is no typical patient or procedure this question is difficult to answer.
The following are ranges and may not apply to your particular procedure
or case. Use this information as a rough guide only.
Botox...... $250-500
Breast Augmentation $4,000-6,000
Breast Lift $6,000-7,000
Chin or Cheek Implants $3,500
Collagen Injection $500-1500
Deep Chemical Peel $4,000/full face
Dermabrasion $4,000/full face
Eyelid Tuck 2,000-$4,500
Face Lift 3,000-$10,000
Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) $4,000
Hair Removal (Laser) $300-800
Lip Augmentation $1,500-2,500
Liposuction (1 area) $2,000-3,000
Medium Peel $2,000/full face
Micro Peel $60-80/peel
Nose Surgery $4,000-6,000
Pectoral Implants $5,000
Permanent Eyeliner $300-1,000
Permanent Lip Liner $300-1,000
Spider Vein (Laser) $600
Spider Vein (Sclero) $250
Tummy Tuck $3,600-8,000
A better estimate can be obtained from our patient
coordinator or in our office after your consultation.
Schedule a consultation now.
The best candidates for a facelift is a man or women whose face and neck have begun to
sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well
defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done
successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.
The Palm Harbor Plastic Surgery Centre now offers
Financing at a very competitive rate. If you are planning your surgery and need
financial assistance...just ask us. Why use a credit card with very high
interest rates when we offer financing at very low rates. Need more information?
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me more about financing my surgery
Like no other procedure we offer, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty will
offer you a more rested and rejuvenated look. Either upper or lower
blepharoplasty surgery can be done under a general anesthesia or sedation
anesthesia. The extra loose skin of the eyelid is removed and the fat
pockets (bags) are also removed and the remaining fat pocket is placed back into
position. The closure is done with fine sutures and they are removed in
only 4 days. What a change! Your friends will notice the change yet
not be able to pin point exactly what you did. Blepharoplasty....a great
way to look more rested and youthful.
Sure it can. We will provide you with
every option. The most natural look can be achieved by choosing the proper
size and shape implant that is right for your chest wall and existing breast
anatomy. We offer all the shapes and sizes available. Let us
evaluate your needs in a complimentary consultation.
My tummy skin is loose and my muscles are
weak after having children. What can be done for this?
After having children your abdominal wall skin will be stretched and
the muscles are loose and out of tone. If this sounds like your problem...we
have the solution. A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty will tighten the rectus
muscles of the abdominal wall and eliminate the extra loose skin of the abdominal wall. You will
soon be able to fit into your favorite pair of jeans!
How many cases have your surgeons done
and how long have you been doing this kind of surgery?
Our surgeons specialize in all aspects of Plastic Surgery. We have a
combined experience of over 28 years. We have mastered the procedures we
offer. Our results are consistent and predicable. Just ask our
patients. See patient
comments for more information.
I am near my ideal body weight yet I still
have a fatty area that will not go away. Is liposuction a procedure for
me?
Even if you exercise and eat right women tend to have fatty hips and
thighs. Men tend to have the fat located on the lower abdomen and flanks.
Liposuction is a procedure where fat is suctioned out of the body. This
skin then redrapes to provide an improved contour and body shape. Inches
can be removed from the waist and hips. We now offer the technique of
POWER ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION.
My biggest concern with plastic
surgery is the anesthesia. Is it safe?
There are risks involved with every activity. We provide all of our
patient's with the safest surgical environment. Our operating room is
fully equipped with the latest anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices.
Our anesthesia staff is highly trained and ready to assist you.
I am a male and my breasts are too large.
Can you reduce them?
Yes. This condition may be Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement).
Certain medications and drugs have been show to cause this condition.
Steroids have been implicated. A combined procedure of excision and
liposuction generally works the best. A real significant improvement can
be expected. Look
here for more information.
I am 58- years- old. Can I
still have breast augmentation?
There is no upper age limit to having breast surgery. If you are healthy
and want to enhance your appearance then augmentation mammaplasty may be for
you. You may be a candidate for a breast lift or a combined procedure lift
and augmentation. We have operated on many women in their 50's and 60's.
Make sure have are current on your screening mammogram or we can assist you in
obtaining one.
My daughter wants to have a rhinoplasty.
Can this be done on a teenager?
Yes. If her face and nose are fully developed and there is a reason
to want to change her facial appearance then we would consider the case.
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