When many people think about plastic surgery on a budget, what comes to mind are travels to third world countries where cut rate procedures resulting in massive surgical mistakes. Yet, cosmetic procedures on a budget have more to do with wise shopping than medical mishaps.
Beauty on a budget is possible with a Board certified, U.S. plastic surgeon.
Like many other industries, plastic surgery providers have responded to the need to guarantee great results with a reasonable investment. And, to enhance their reach, many plastic surgeons have devised creative ways to make their services affordable to a wider range of prospective clients.
The advent of the medi-spa has made accessing non-invasive cosmetic procedures affordable and convenient. Such services include:
As cosmetic procedures are not often covered by medical insurance and can range from $400 for Botox injections to over $7000 for a lower body lift, it’s obvious that some form of creative price structure was necessary.
Financing Cosmetic Procedures
- Plastic surgery used to be a pay-as-you-go endeavor.
Such a way of doing business ensured that a cosmetic surgeon’s clientele was very small and that the services provided were exclusive and affordable only by the rich. Yet, cosmetic surgeons wanted to expand their pool of clients and the middle class was just as interested in cosmetic procedures as were the very rich.
- Credit plans for cosmetic procedures
In response to the demand for cosmetic procedures by the non-wealthy, plastic surgeons and finance companies worked together to create plans which allowed clients to purchase services on a credit basis. Extremely expensive procedures which were once out of the financial reach of most people now became affordable. Payment plans were available which allowed clients to pay for their procedures over time; months or even years.
Getting Discounts on Cosmetic Procedures
- Offering little-known services
Just like any business, plastic surgeons have lulls – times when they don’t anticipate as much business as others. For this reason, many cosmetic procedures may be offered at a discount.
- Expanding into new services
Perhaps the surgeon wants to highlight a particular service or draw in more business by offering certain procedures at a discounted price. This discount should not be taken as a reflection of reduced skills by the provider, only as a desire to increase clientele.
Package Deals for Cosmetic Surgery Savings
- Combining services for a package deal
One of the newest ways to make cosmetic surgery affordable is to offer package deals. It is now possible to combine a breast augmentation with liposuction, abdominoplasty with a lower body lift, or a brow lift with a rhinoplasty.
- Contracting for multiple services at the same time.
Package deals may include procedures are performed simultaneously however they can also include services that are contracted for at one time, but may occur consecutively.
The desire of any credible Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is to ensure that the client receives the most up-to-date services in a safe and medically sound environment. Creative financing, procedure discounts, and package deals have opened the door to many people who may not have been able to afford cosmetic surgery in the past.
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