Dr. Blake Raggio, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
A Guide to In-Office Plastic Surgery
12. Mole or Skin Lesion Removal – surgical What Plastic Surgery The Rise of In-Office excision of unwanted skin lesions. Cost: procedures can be performed Cosmetic Procedures $1000 in-office? What do they cost? As discussed previously, 13. Chemical Peel (medium-deep) – skin Now that we have outlined Plastic Surgery continues resurfacing procedure to improve texture, the multiple benefits of grow in popularity amongst tone, and discoloration of the skin. Cost: in-office procedures, the Baby Boomers. To that $1000 question remains what effect, plastic surgeons procedures can be safely and are also seeing a rise in Note: the above procedures vary in their cost, effectively performed in an cosmetic procedures being risks, downtime, and results. That said, the office setting. In no particular performed in-office, which in-office procedures listed above typically order, here they are with a offers a variety of benefits require 1-2 hours to perform, have a high brief description and their as compared to performing safety profile, and have minimal associated “ballpark” cost: such procedures in a “social” downtime usually no more than hospital or surgery center Dr. Raggio’s signature Upper and lower lid Blepharoplasty 1-2 weeks. More extensive procedures (e.g., 1. Facelift (mini-lift) – skin, setting. Here, we will outline facelift) or combination procedures (e.g., muscle, and fat trimmed and/ some of those advantages Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty) may require or repositioned to create a more youthful and review the latest trend in Plastic Surgery: additional time for healing. Of course, these appearance. Cost: $6500 the rise of in-office cosmetic procedures. are generalities, so please ask your surgeon 2. Upper Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) – skin for specifics regarding your procedure. and/or fat removed from the upper lid to Why are In-Office Procedures so popular? refresh the eyes. Cost: $3000 (Fig.1) In-office procedures offer several distinct What if I am interested in an in-office 3. Lower Blepharoplasty – skin removed, advantages compared to the hospital or cosmetic procedure? and fat repositioned to surgery center setting: Whether you are considering rejuvenate the undereye a facelift to look your best for region. Cost: $3000 1. First, and perhaps the most significant your daughter’s upcoming 4. Nose Alar Base Reduction advantage, would be that in-office procedures wedding, or whether you are – soft-tissue removed from require no general anesthesia. In other interested in a blepharoplasty the nostril to narrow the words, you will not be put to sleep, and the to rejuvenate your eyes, base of the nose. Cost: procedure can be comfortably performed you should consult with a $2000 entirely with local numbing injections. physician who has specialty 5. Surgical Lip Lift – skin For folks who are either too unhealthy or training in the area you removed from the upper apprehensive to undergo general anesthesia, are looking to improve. “white” lip to improve procedures performed in the office represent Furthermore, ensure your overall lip shape. Cost: a great option. doctor is well versed in $2500 (Fig. 2) 2. Secondly, the price associated with in-office both surgical and non6. Buccal Fat Pad Removal: procedures is often considerably lower than surgical facial rejuvenation mid-face fat pad removed the cost of utilizing the hospital or surgery Dr. Raggio’s Modified Surgical Lip Lift procedures so that you are from the cheeks to slim the center. This means the patient saves money (post-op 1 month) guaranteed a comprehensive face and improve contour. on both facility fees and the cost of general evaluation. Cost: $2000 anesthesia. You can expect to save several 7. Chin Implant – medical grade implant used hundred dollars, at least, with this method. Lastly, choose a surgeon whom you trust. to augment the chin and balance the profile. 3. Thirdly, the ease of scheduling a procedure There is nothing more Cost: $2500 in-office grants more flexibility than that of a important than the 8. Submental Liposuction – fat removed from surgery center or hospital setting. This allows relationship you have the neck to improve profile and sharpen the patient more freedom when making with your physician. jawline contour. Cost: $2000 that important decision to schedule their 9. Otoplasty (ear pinning) – skin and/or procedure. In Good Health, cartilage removed from ear to improve shape. 4. Lastly, the overall experience associated Cost: $2000 with performing a procedure in-office is often 10. Scar Revision – resection of unfavorable more pleasant than that of a hospital or scars plus meticulous suturing used to surgery center. In general, the office setting Dr. Blake Raggio improve appearance. Cost: $1500 affords a more personal and concierge-type Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 11. Ear Lobe Repair – repair of split or torn service compared to the hospital or surgery www.RaggioMD.com ear lobes. Cost: $1200 center setting. info@raggiomd.com The River Region’s 50+ Lifestage Magazine
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