Cosmetic surgery involves many emotional aspects. An individual might feel a procedure will give them the confidence to enjoy life to its fullest.
It can be a way to let go of the past and move forward with a new identity. This may sound great, but there might be a little anxiety mixed with excitement too. What will that new woman in the mirror look like? Will the expenses become overwhelming?
Women considering plastic surgery can experience ‘all the feels’ as they think about it. Which is completely normal. But at some point, the more pragmatic side needs to kick in to ask, is she ready to review the actual cost of a breast reduction in Los Angeles? This next step can help bring a woman closer to her goal and it can also help calm her nerves knowing a breast reduction may actually be affordable. Sitting down and writing out the expenses is where things can come into perspective.
When ‘penciling out’ the cost of a breast reduction, several factors should be considered. Here are some expenditures a woman should prepare for;
- Prepare work for the absence: Taking time off from work might include using benefits such as vacation time or medical leave. The normal recovery timetable can be up to 6 weeks. But some surgeries might need more recovery time. Speak to your employee and get the details from Human Resources about how they can help you. If you have questions about a timeline, Dr. Ourian and the staff are ready to share their thoughts to help. This will not be exact method and patients could get back to work a bit earlier or later than expected.
- Pre-surgery setup: The clinic staff will speak with patients and provide written instructions to help them know what they need before and after surgery this can include buying over-the-counter medications they need to purchase now. It’s also important to think about recruiting family and friends to help with children or pets while the woman is taking bedrest. In these situations there may be no expense. If someone needs to be hired to help (like a dog-walking service) it should be added to the cost.
- Post-surgery care: Scheduling transportation and a support person for aftercare is vital. Patients may need help going to the restroom, feeding, washing, and changing themselves. Maybe short-term nursing care is required. Again, these services may be free of charge if there is a spouse or another trusted individual to help.
- Pain Management: The costs of post-op medications, warm wraps, or other measures to help alleviate pain during recovery must be added to the price list.
Once expenses for breast reduction surgery are listed, there is one more thing to consider: insurance coverage. Generally, cosmetic surgery isn’t covered by a medical plan, but breast reduction surgery might be considered a medical necessity, and if so, a PPO plan may help cover some of the costs. To be sure, our Ourian Plastic Surgery staff can review the insurance plans and see if a patient qualifies. This can help significantly reduce some out-of-pocket expenses for a breast reduction in Los Angeles!