Breast Augmentation Discounts – Top 5 Tips
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Breast augmentation, the most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2007, saw 348,000 procedures performed. That’s a six percent increase over the amount done in 2006. (2007 is the most recent year for which statistics have been compiled).
But now, people are budgeting hard during the economic downturn and looking for bargains wherever possible. So, if you are willing to haggle a little, you may be able to shave the total cost of a breast enhancement somewhat. Tips include:
1. Have surgery during a slow season
Typically, plastic surgeons who perform procedures on the body are the least busy when school is out. Talk to the practice’s business manager and ask if a discount would be available in return for scheduling surgery when the doctor is not very busy.
2. Sign up for fill-in surgery
Plastic surgeons need to keep their operating rooms full because idle hands must be compensated nonetheless. If you can arrange your schedule so that you can have surgery with only five to ten days notice, you may be able to get yet another discount. Reason? Patients are always cancelling for many good reasons and it’s hard to find fill-in patients on short notice.
3. Pay in cash
If you can pay in cash or by check, you may be able to get a small discount. It’s because credit card companies also charge the surgeon when you pay with plastic.
4. Ask about manufacturer specials
Sometimes, manufacturers have promotions on various types of breast implants. For instance, the surgeon may get three free sets of implants when buying larger lots of inserts. The doctor can then pass savings onto the patients.
5. Have several cosmetic surgery procedures in one surgical session
If you are having breast enhancement, ask if any discounts are available on a second procedure like upper eyelid lift and a third like liposuction. A five percent discount for the first additional procedure and 10 percent discount for the second is typical.
admin @ January 5, 2009
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