Dr. Blake Raggio, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
A Guide to In-Office Plastic Surgery The Rise of In-Office hospital or surgery ear lobes. Cost: $1200 Cosmetic Procedures center setting. 12. Mole or Skin Lesion Removal – surgical As we had discussed last excision of unwanted skin lesions. Cost: month, Plastic Surgery What Plastic Surgery $1000 amongst Baby Boomers procedures can be 13. Chemical Peel (medium-deep) – skin has become increasingly performed in-office? resurfacing procedure to improve texture, popular over the last What do they cost? tone, and discoloration of the skin. Cost: two decades for several Now that we have $1000 reasons. To that effect, outlined the multiple plastic surgeons are benefits of in-office Note: the above procedures vary in their also seeing a rise in procedures, the cost, risks, downtime, and results. That cosmetic procedures question remains what said, the in-office procedures listed above being performed inprocedures can be typically require 1-2 hours to perform, have office, which offers a safely and effectively a high safety profile, and have minimal variety of benefits as performed in an office associated “social” downtime usually no compared to performing setting. In no particular more than 1-2 weeks. More extensive such procedures in order, here they are with procedures (e.g., facelift) or combination a hospital or surgery a brief description and procedures (e.g., Upper and Lower Dr. Raggio’s signature Upper and lower lid Blepharoplasty center setting. Here, their “ballpark” cost: Blepharoplasty) may require additional time we will outline some of those advantages for healing. Of course, these are generalities, and review the latest trend in Plastic 1. Facelift (mini-lift) – skin, muscle, and fat so please ask your surgeon for specifics Surgery, that is the rise of in-office cosmetic trimmed and/or repositioned to create a regarding your procedure. procedures. more youthful appearance. Cost: $6500 2. Upper Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) – skin What if I am interested in an in-office Why are In-Office Procedures so popular? and/or fat removed from cosmetic procedure? In-office procedures offer several distinct the upper lid to refresh Whether you are considering advantages compared to the hospital or the eyes. Cost: $3000 a facelift to look your best for surgery center setting: (Fig.1) your daughter’s upcoming 3. Lower Blepharoplasty wedding, or whether you are 1. First, and perhaps the biggest advantage, – skin removed, and interested in a blepharoplasty would be that in-office procedures require fat repositioned to to rejuvenate your eyes, you no general anesthesia. In other words, you rejuvenate the undereye should consult with a physician will not be put to sleep and the procedure region. Cost: $3000 who has specialty training in can be comfortably performed entirely with 4. Nose Alar Base the area you are looking to local numbing injections. For folks that are Reduction – soft-tissue improve. Furthermore, ensure either too unhealthy or apprehensive to removed from the nostril your doctor is well versed in undergo general anesthesia, procedures to narrow the base of the performed in-office represent a great option. nose. Cost: $2000 both surgical and non-surgical 2. Secondly, the price associated with in5. Surgical Lip Lift – skin facial rejuvenation procedures office procedures is often considerably lower removed from the upper Dr. Raggio’s Modified Surgical Lip Lift so that you are guaranteed a (post-op 1 month) than the cost associated with utilizing the “white” lip to improve comprehensive evaluation. hospital or surgery center. This means the overall lip shape. Cost: $2500 (Fig. 2) patient saves money on both facility fees 6. Buccal Fat Pad Removal: mid-face fat pad Lastly, choose a surgeon and the cost of general anesthesia. You can removed from the cheeks to slim the face whom you trust. expect to save several hundred dollars, at and improve contour. Cost: $2000 There is nothing more least, with this method. 7. Chin Implant – medical grade implant important than the 3. Thirdly, the ease of scheduling a used to augment the chin and balance the relationship you have procedure in-office grants more flexibility profile. Cost: $2500 with your physician. than that of a surgery center or hospital 8. Submental Liposuction – fat removed 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 affords a more personal and concierge-type service compared to the The River Region’s 50+ Lifestage Magazine
from the neck to improve profile and sharpen jawline contour. Cost: $2000 9. Otoplasty (ear pinning) – skin and/or cartilage removed from ear to improve shape. Cost: $2000 10. Scar Revision – resection of unfavorable scars plus meticulous suturing used to improve appearance. Cost: $1500 11. Ear Lobe Repair – repair of split or torn
In Good Health, Dr. Blake Raggio Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
128 Mitylene Park Ln. Montgomery, AL 36117
334-373-3611 www.ALplasticsurgery.com Dr.Raggio@alplasticsurgery.com
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