For all of you who have had PS, do you mind sharing what procedure you had, where you had it (state/country) and how much it cost? It might help those of us who are starting their plastic surgery fund now. :eek:

I'm specifically interested in arm lift (brachioplasty), tummy tuck and brest augmentation (implants).

Thanks so much and congratulations on your victories!

Location:

USA - Kansas City

Procedure(s):

Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) - $ 4,500

Extended Tummy Tuck - $ 8,500

Full Lower Body Lift - $ 13,000

Inner Thigh Lift - $ 8,000

Notes: I only had the Extended Tummy Tuck but went ahead and listed the other prices I was quoted. These prices all included the Hospital's Facility and the Anathesia Fees as well as the Doctor's Fees.

I just had the Tummy Tuck so that is the only price I know:

Texarkana Texas 7000.00 everything included except 44.00 lab fee. Hope that helps!

For all of you who have had PS, do you mind sharing what procedure you had, where you had it (state/country) and how much it cost? It might help those of us who are starting their plastic surgery fund now.

I'm specifically interested in arm lift (brachioplasty), tummy tuck and brest augmentation (implants).

Thanks so much and congratulations on your victories!

I'm having a Lower Body Lift in one month. My cost is $8,900. My surgeon works out of Post Falls, Idaho. I did have to have a pre-op EKG and lab work. My EKG was $159 and haven't gotten the lab bill yet as I just got them drawn yesterday.

I am scheduled in February for a TT. Surgeon cost is $6500 plus hospital and anesthesiologistand misc. I was given a ball park of about $9100 total cost

http://www.plasticsurgery.org/media/statistics/loader.cfm?url=/commonspot/security/getfile.cfm&PageID=23761

Found the above link the other day and thought it might be useful to post here. It lists the 2006 industry average prices for a variety of PS procedures. Mind you this is ONLY the surgeons fees not the complete cost including anethesia fees, facility fees, etc. But it's still useful as most docs will give you a quote with the prices broke down.

Tummy tuck and body liposculpture. $6500 in Reynosa, Mexico

Included all labs and was in a private hospital, had private nurse.

The body liposculpture was lipo of hips, arms, lower back, waist, inner and outer thighs, bottom of buttocks, fat between breasts and arms, here there and everywhere. Fat redeposited on bottom to make it look rounder.

Tummy tuck and body liposculpture. $6500 in Reynosa, Mexico

Included all labs and was in a private hospital, had private nurse.

The body liposculpture was lipo of hips, arms, lower back, waist, inner and outer thighs, bottom of buttocks, fat between breasts and arms, here there and everywhere. Fat redeposited on bottom to make it look rounder.

Wish I could. I have heard nothing but good things about WLS and PS in Mexica, but the wife will not hear of it. SO to keep the peace, have opted not to pursue it.

Mexico - Same here. I'd researched it gotten quotes but my entire family was dead set against it. Not that any of them were offering to pay the difference ofcourse. Still to keep the peace I didn't pursue it any further (at least for now). Ofcourse down the road if I decide I just can't live with my arms or legs as is I may have to re-weigh the whole mexico vs family peace issue.

Wish I could. I have heard nothing but good things about WLS and PS in Mexica, but the wife will not hear of it. SO to keep the peace, have opted not to pursue it.

I had a great experience and because the hospital is about 10 min away from the U.S. border, I figured if I was in any type of trouble or distress after the surgery my family could get me to a U.S. hospital quick.

You would however be amazed to know that the private hospitals in Mexico are outstanding. I had a private nurse and the dr was in the same block as the hospital, so he was in about 3-4 times per day to check on me. I was well taken care of. When the attending dr changed my bandages for the first time, I freaked out when I saw how large my scar was and almost passed out and started crying (I know, I know). He sat with me for about 2 hrs and calmed me down and made sure I was okay. Now, how many dr's do you know that do that? probably very few. It was a wonderful experience, don't deny yourself the possibility of getting your make over in another country. The doctors are very qualified. Just MHO.

I am scheduled in February for a TT. Surgeon cost is $6500 plus hospital and anesthesiologistand misc. I was given a ball park of about $9100 total cost

GOOD FOR YOU OUSOONER!

I had a great experience and because the hospital is about 10 min away from the U.S. border, I figured if I was in any type of trouble or distress after the surgery my family could get me to a U.S. hospital quick.

You would however be amazed to know that the private hospitals in Mexico are outstanding. I had a private nurse and the dr was in the same block as the hospital, so he was in about 3-4 times per day to check on me. I was well taken care of. When the attending dr changed my bandages for the first time, I freaked out when I saw how large my scar was and almost passed out and started crying (I know, I know). He sat with me for about 2 hrs and calmed me down and made sure I was okay. Now, how many dr's do you know that do that? probably very few. It was a wonderful experience, don't deny yourself the possibility of getting your make over in another country. The doctors are very qualified. Just MHO.

I have heard that. And would have no problem going. I have heard the care and after care are excellent and you are confirming that. The wife on the ther had... lol. She found out my Dr here in the US got his degree from Mexico and refused to go to him herself when she was looking for a Dr. It is strange that and older white Dr got his degree from Mexico, but I have used him for about 12 years and think he is a good Dr, so not about to change

GOOD FOR YOU OUSOONER!

Thank you, nervous and excited at the same time :phone:

Thank you, nervous and excited at the same time <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/happy.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="60" class="inlineimg" />

I hear ya man, I hear ya!

I will go for a consult for a TT next summer.

I am way excited, and inspite of being under the knife several times in my life VERY nervous too.

Thanks everyone, this helps.

Mariposa, can you PM me or post the name of the place you went to in Mexico? I got my band there and like you, had wonderful medical care. I was apprehensive about PS there but it sounds like you had a great experience.

I'm still researching but these bat wings have to go!