Frequently Asked Questions
Most Recent Questions and Answers
Will Insurance pay for my breast reduction?
Maybe. The most important factor is if you have documented problems related to your breast size such as back or neck pain, rashes under your breasts, grooving of your shoulders, or numbness. If so, then your insurance will consider approving the procedure. We will take photos and send them to the insurance company. Typically, you need to be a DD or larger for approval.
How much is a breast augmentation and do you provide financing?
The typical total cost for a breast augmentation is around $5000 but this can vary depending on the type of implants that are used. This cost includes all of your visits, the fee for the anesthesiologist to provide complete anesthesia (not sedation), and the fee for the facility. We do require payment up front with either cash, credit card or check or it can be financed through care credit.
How much is a tummy tuck and do you provide financing?
The total cost for a tummy tuck is between $4500 to $7200 depending on if you are having a mini tummy tuck versus a full tummy tuck and the need for liposuction. This includes all of your visits, the fee for the anesthesiologist to provide complete anesthesia (not sedation), the fee for the facility and also the fee for a compression garment. The only additional fees could be some lab work or X-rays. We do require payment up front with either cash, credit card or check or it can be financed through care credit.
How can I get rid of the dark circles under my eyes?
The circles are usually a combination of thin skin, increased pigment and possibly shadowing from excess skin or fat below the eye. The treatments include one or a combination of the following: dermal fillers like Juvederm, microlaser peel, skin lightening with hydroquinone, and sometimes lower eyelid surgery. At your appointment we can determine the best options for you.
Do I need liposuction or a tummy tuck?
This depends on several factors such as your skin elasticity, fat volume, and your age. Good candidates for liposuction are patients with good skin elasticity who need more contouring of their body than removal of skin. Those patients who have more stretched or overlapping skin usually need the skin removed with a tummy tuck. At Augusta Plastic Surgery, we perform liposuction of the flanks and upper abdomen as part of the tummy tuck procedure as well as muscle tightening to provide an even better result.
How old do I have to be to get silicone gel implants?
Currently silicone implants are only approved for those patients 22 and over when performing a primary breast augmentation. There are exceptions which include those patients under 22 who have breast asymmetry or need breast reconstruction. The good news is that saline implants can still be used for those patients 18 and older. These implants are the most common implants in use in the United States and can be placed through smaller incisions.
What is "Smart Lipo"?
Smart lipo is a term used by a company that markets a laser machine to assist in liposuction. There has been a study that shows there is no visible improvement in using 'smart lipo' compared to using any other types of liposuction. The most important factor is finding a board certified plastic surgeon to perform the procedure. We would not recommend going to a spa for such an important procedure for both safety reasons and results.
