Starting from the begining

[SmilinShel 0]

Hi,

I just wanted to toss some info into the mix. I also live in Florida and I am self-pay. I am going through Shands at UF. My total cost including the initial surgeon consult is $15340. This includes 5 fills and an overnight stay in the hospital.

If your limitation is cost and you want to stay local you might look into other hospitals. I don't know where you are in Florida, but Shands is located in several cities and has an excellent reputation.

Good luck whatever you do!

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

FailureIsnt....I paid cash for my surgery. It was $15,000. Period. That's it. Everything included -- surgeon, surgery center, anesthesiologist. Anybody who is paying cash (or through financing) for their surgery, should ask up-front for a full disclosure of exactly what they have to pay for and how much.

[incolorado 1]

I am having my surgery done by Dr. Brown in Denver, he and Dr. Metz at the same practice charge $9900. The surgery is performed at St. Luke's/Presbyterian hospital, with all the resources of a major hospital available. Dr.Kirshenbaum, also in Denver, is about the same.

I did get some prices from Mexican surgeons, the cheapest was Aceves for $6300. Dr. Rumbaut was $7900, Dr. Ortiz $7300.

I had the same concerns about aftercare, and it is much easier for me to get to Denver. Realizing now how often I will be going in for fills/checkups, I am really glad I am going to a U.S. doc. That said, I would consider Mexico for plastic surgery -- no need to go in monthly for fills!:thumbup: