Dr. Blake Raggio, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
In-Office Cosmetic Procedures: The Plastic Surgery Trend
In-Office Cosmetic Procedures: The Plastic Surgery Trend As we had discussed last month, Plastic Surgery amongst Baby Boomers has become increasingly popular over the last two decades for a number of reasons. To that effect, plastic surgeons are also seeing a rise in cosmetic procedures being performed inoffice, which offers a variety of benefits as compared to performing such procedures in a hospital or surgery center setting. Here, we will outline some of those advantages and review the latest trend in Plastic Surgery, that is the rise of in-office cosmetic procedures. Why are In-Office Procedures so popular? In-office procedures offer several distinct advantages compared to the hospital or surgery center setting:
1. First, and perhaps the biggest advantage, would be that in-office procedures require no general anesthesia. In other words, you will not be put to sleep and the procedure can be comfortably performed entirely with local numbing injections. For folks that are either too unhealthy or apprehensive to undergo general anesthesia, procedures performed in-office represent a great option. 2. Secondly, the price associated with in-office procedures is often considerably lower than the cost associated with utilizing the hospital or surgery center. This means the patient saves money on both facility fees and the cost of general anesthesia. You can expect to save several hundred dollars, at least, with this method. 3. Thirdly, the ease of scheduling a procedure in-office grants more flexibility than that of a surgery center or hospital setting. This allows the patient more freedom when making that important decision to schedule their procedure. 4. Lastly, the overall experience associated with performing a procedure in-office is often more pleasant than that of a hospital or surgery center. In general, the office setting The River Region’s 50+ Lifestage Magazine
affords a more personal and concierge-type service compared to the hospital or surgery center setting.
What Plastic Surgery procedures can be performed in-office? Now that we have outlined the multiple benefits of in-office procedures, the question remains what procedures can be safely and effectively performed in the office setting. In no particular order, here they are with a brief description and their “ballpark” cost:
excision of unwanted skin lesions. Cost: $1000 13. Chemical Peel (medium-deep) – skin resurfacing procedure to improve texture, tone, and discoloration of the skin. Cost: $1000
Note: the above procedures vary in their cost, risks, downtime, and results. That said, the in-office procedures listed above typically require 1-2 hours to perform, have a high safety profile, and have minimal associated “social” downtime usually no more than 1-2 weeks. More extensive procedures (e.g., facelift) or combination procedures (e.g., Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty) may require additional time for healing. Of course, these are generalities, so please ask your surgeon for specifics regarding your procedure.
1. Facelift (mini-lift) – skin, muscle, and fat trimmed and/or repositioned to create a more youthful appearance. Cost: $6500 2. Upper Blepharoplasty What if I am interested (eyelid lift) – skin and/ in an in-office cosmetic or fat removed from the procedure? upper lid to refresh the Whether you are eyes. Cost: $3000 considering a Lip 3. Lower Blepharoplasty Lift to improve your – skin removed, and fat smile, or whether repositioned to rejuvenate you are interested in the undereye region. a Blepharoplasty to Cost: $3000 rejuvenate your eyes, 4. Nose Alar Base you should consult with Reduction – soft-tissue a physician who has removed from the nostril specialty training in the to narrow the base of the area you are looking to nose. Cost: $2000 “One-month upper blepharoplasty result improve. Furthermore, 5. Surgical Lip Lift – skin with Dr. Raggio.” ensure your doctor removed from the upper is well versed in both surgical and non“white” lip to improve overall lip shape. Cost: $2500 surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, so 6. Buccal Fat Pad Removal: mid-face fat pad that you are guaranteed a comprehensive removed from the cheeks to slim the face and evaluation. improve contour. Cost: $2000 7. Chin Implant – medical grade implant used Lastly, choose a to augment the chin and balance the profile. surgeon whom you Cost: $2500 trust. There is nothing 8. Submental Liposuction – fat removed more important from the neck to improve profile and sharpen than the relationship jawline contour. Cost: $2000 you have with your 9. Otoplasty (ear pinning) – skin and/or physician. cartilage removed from ear to improve shape. Cost: $2000 In Good Health, 10. Scar Revision – resection of unfavorable Dr. Blake Raggio scars plus meticulous suturing used to Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon improve appearance. Cost: $1500 Alabama Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 11. Ear Lobe Repair – repair of split or torn 334-373-3611 ear lobes. Cost: $1200 www.ALplasticsurgery.com 12. Mole or Skin Lesion Removal – surgical Dr.Raggio@alplasticsurgery.com R ive r Re gio n Bo o m . co m
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