Average Surgeon/Physician Fees ................. $1,000 - $4,000
Anesthesia ................................................................... details
Operating Room Facilities ........................................... details
The surgical means of correcting an inverted nipple (a depressed or flat nipple found in both men and women) allows confidence to be restored to those individuals burdened by this phenomenon. The correction of an inverted nipple typically costs $2,500 (based on national averages). The price ranges vastly beginning at $1,000 and costing as much as $4,000. A variety of factors affect the cost of correcting an inverted nipple. Cost factors include type of anesthesia, operating room fees, and professional fees.
Inverted Nipple Costs—Factor 1: Anesthesia
The choice between local and general anesthesia exists for this specific cosmetic surgery. Local anesthesia is generally used for an inverted nipple correction, affecting the price. The surgery bill will likely rise $350 - $800 due to the cost of anesthesia. More about anesthesia..
Inverted Nipple Costs—Factor 2: Operating Room Fees
Many surgeons can operate either in a hospital or a private surgical suite. The patient’s preference dictates this choice. $650 - $1850 will likely be added to the surgery bill because of operating room fees which cover the use of the facility and of specific equipment. More about operating room fees.
Inverted Nipple Costs—Factor 3: Professional Fee
The price of the surgery will likely change with the level of expertise of the surgeon. It should only be performed by a board certified surgeon. For the best results, don’t choose your surgeon based simply of lowest price, many of the more expensive surgeons have higher levels of expertise, and will be able to better fulfill your desires. The region that the doctor works in will also affect the price so be sure to make an educated decision about where you get your surgery completed.
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Financing an Inverted Nipple Correction
Once the total price of surgery is learned, the process of paying for it must be considered. Inverted nipple correction is rarely covered by insurance because of its cosmetic nature. Surgeons do, however, offer financing plans to help patients pay for the surgery with less stress on their wallets.