How are people paying for plastics?

[AvaFern 3,516]

I was self-pay. I joke that pretty soon I'm going to have a Maserati body. I have heard that financing options are often low interest if you have good credit and Mexico surgeries cost like 1/4 of what the same surgery in the state's costs. I really like my doctor a lot and he does a fabulous job, so I'm willing to pay the 50K it takes to get what I want, but believe me I would have preferred to have never been fat and bought the Maserati instead of just the new figure, lol.

[Sherrischeffler 74]

I was a self pay, I found a terrific surgeon in Mexico that was about a 1/4 of the cost I was quoted in the states...I am very happy, it was super easy flew to San Diego and was picked up at the airport and taken across the boarder stayed a week and flew home...

did you have dr guitterez??

[AZDee 138]

did you have dr guitterez??

Yes...Dr. Victor Gutierrez (I have to add the Victor as there are two in TJ) Can you believe someone from another site, (realself) was so impressed with my surgical scars she contacted Dr Gutierrez and made a sugery date sent and check and everything only to find out she sent it to the wrong dr Gutierrez!!!

[Julie norton 2,850]

Just had a TT consult this AM

my doc gives 10% off for cashier check. Better keep saving! Apparently I'm a good candidate ( he said I was nice- I said you tell every one that- he said he would operate on hitler or Charles Manson if dying ha due to ethics )

Anyway. A little lift for the girls and a flatter stomach. Sounds ok at 60 gulp

Edited January 13, 2015 by Julie norton

[Nevermind 117]

I saved the money for a few years to get my body contouring. I partially financed through Care Credit interest free my facial plastic surgery.

Hello. I was wondering if you could tell me approximately how much your lbl was? I don't want to contact the surgeon yet because I still have 20# to lose. Thanks.

[My Bariatric Life 764]

@@Nevermind I did not have just an LBL done but I believe he charges $10-12k for it nowadays, all inclusive. Kimberly the surgical coordinator will probably tell you right over the phone without you coming in for a consult. Good luck losing the last 20#!

[Cupcake 801]

I agree with the above statement before putting money Dow I would double check with your insurance company becuse if you lost at least 100 pounds most insurance covers this Surgury I am looking into it right now good luck.

[PsychoVGS 16]

My Tummy Tuck cost $9,800. It also included lip of flanks. I think I got a very reasonable cost by a reputable doctor in my area. I took it out of savings. My payment of the surgery was due before the surgery. Good luck!!

[Cupcake 801]

PsychoVGS thanks for sharing. If you do not mind me asking how long was it before you return to work?

[allielee 263]

I had Tummy Tuck, breast lift with implants, thigh lift and advanced Lipo. I used savings.. I am getting a face lift and full face laser resurfacing in sept. Will also be using savings.. My hubby and I looked at it like the cost of car. It was necessary and he will get a lot more mileage out of me lol. I personally wouldn't go out of country and I researched my surgeon (he is one of the top plastics docs in CT) super happy with my results so far and I could care less if I have to drive an old truck instead of a new fancy car.

[My Bariatric Life 764]

@@allielee I totally agree! I drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, and I cannot think of any car that I'd have rather spent my $40k on than to have spent it on my plastic surgeries! I feel reborn!

[Cupcake 801]

I am currently in the consults stage , I have met with two different surgeons and the last consult I had just submitted my paperwork to the insurance. I am learning if you are considering any type of plastic surgery to do your home work, and check with your insurance company prior to setting up appointments. I also learned that if your selected surgeon is in your insurance plan is quicker, for a referral for surgery and prices will different. One surgeon gave me a written quote for 16.500 and that included a body life, Tummy Tuck as well as breast lift, she was not in my plan so everything would have been paid by me, the other surgeon quoted me roughly 9000 for everything with the exception of the body lift in which he said I did not need. I am going to wait and see what my insurance says because they informed me they cover my tummy tuck. So if i later decide on a breast lift I will be saving my pennies. God luck everyone and I will keep you all posted on my progress.

[AZDee 138]

My LBL was about $8,000 but that also included the brazilian butt lift and a inner thigh lift...Prices do vary according to just how much work needs to be done, so that's why I don't like to quote prices, so people arent offended if their estimates are different...

[Tamster01 36]

I was super blessed and my insurance paid for my lower body lift. They never pay and I was shocked when I got approved because even my surgeon said he couldn't remember the last one he got approved. He took 7 lbs of skin off and my little tiny waist and cute lifted fanny makes me happy. I bought all new lingerie, small in panties and 32 DD in bra. I'm thrilled with my new shape. I had a breast reduction in my 20s so I am lucky they are still in ok shape. My thighs aren't perfect but I can live with that and my arms never got fat. Lol. Plastics changed my life. I love buying clothes now and dreaded it even when I was at goal because the skin in my abdomen and back looked like an inner tube. Now I am flat with a cute lifted tush. Over the moon!

How long before you had plastic surgery done?