Paying for PS

So... after having my consult with the PS and going over the surgery options... in total I'm looking at aprox 35K when all said and done. (if I go for the full LBL).

My question is how the heck have you paid for your PS?  Did you save for it, finance it, etc?  I'm just staggered and trying to figure out if this is even realistic.

Even to just get my worst feature (arms) that's 6-8k. 

 

Thoughts/suggestions.. etc?

I took out a 401k loan for my PS with Dr Sauceda.  It was 1/2 of what you were quoted and that included an LBL, BL, arms, sm inside groin, and a full neck and facelift.  Click on Dr Sauceda and it'll take you over to our little group here on OH.

I saved between my lap band and ps (I had to self pay for my band, too).

I did my arms first .... And then saved some more and did my tummy tuck.

I am lucky to have a full time job and husband with the same.

I gave up getting a new car and drive one that is 8 years old (and hope to drive it for a few more years) so that I could afford my surgeries without having to borrow.

My Realize Band was 12,000
My arms and breasts were 8,000
My tummy tuck was about 7,000

So, about the price of a nice, new vehicle .......I am happy to drive my old one in favor of a new lifeline!!!!

Good luck......

Luckily I have a hubby who is a saver! 

I have had my plastics at a government funded/training hospital. My cosmetic surgeon is also the professor and # 1 burn surgeon in my city. I paid 10 thousand for a LBL and brachioplasty (arms). And 10 thousand for my thighplasty last week and a breast lift that was paid for but will be done in the spring. This covered all fees, supplies and overnight stay. Plus revisions.

 

So check out your options.

I had multiple procedures at once as well, and paid half cash and the other half on a care credit card. I told my husband my body was my new car for two years...

 

Good Luck!

Shelly