Question:
Anyone pay for TT and Breast Lift? How much?

   — Amber L. (posted on November 15, 2002)

November 15, 2002
Hi, I don't have an answer for you but I'm trying to get ball-park estimates for a breast-lift in the Bay Area, my insurance will probably pay for the TT because I have an hernia but I'll probably be on my own for the girls.... If I hear anything good I'll let you know....Keep on Loosing, Diane
   — Diane B.

November 15, 2002
I just happen to be going in for a TT this Tuesday. I'll be self-paying as it really is cosmetic, in my case. The full abdominoplasty is $6000. I also opted for lipo on the upper butt and back (love handles), if needed, for an additional $3500. The surgical suite with no overnight stay is $1350, and the anesthesiologist is $1400. My PS had ordered a CBC and an EKG for the PAT's, and I don't have the costs of those yet. I'm in Northern NJ, a 'burb of NYC, so it's like NY prices here. BTW, I am appealing a denial for a breast reduction. Good luck to you, and any prayers & good wishes you might want to throw over this way are greatly appreciated! :))
   — Leslie F.

November 15, 2002
Just over the border from San Diego is a small clinic that does awesome plastic surgery. I went a lot further than either of you would have to go. Even with airfare its a ton cheaper and his results are awesome. I had a MAJOR abdominoplasty done w/ lipo and it was a fourth of what they wanted in the US without having lipo done here. Check out the website www.genesisclinic.com. They have a general price list on there. Plus those prices INCLUDE the nights stay at the clinic, anesthesia, everything. I'm very pleased with what they did for me. You should check it out.
   — Shelly S.

November 16, 2002
I recently had the panni and breast lift with augumentation. Insurance paid for the panni, but would not cover the breasts. I had to pay $5000 for breast aug with implants. I wasn't trying to look like a playboy model. I just wanted to look normal. I lost so much in my breast area, that my chest was very boney. The implants were "b" cups and look very natural. People thought I had gained weight, because my chest area looked normal. I'm very happy with both procedures and am feeling better every day! I had to borrow the money from my savings, but it was worth it.
   — Janie C.

November 16, 2002
I am scheduled for a tt on 11/21/02, and have paid 3200.00 for the surgeon, and 1300.00 for the anesthesiologist(have to pay two weeks in advance). I also had a consult with another doctor who was 3000.00 more that the surgeon I have already paid.
   — twenc