FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY
While plastic surgery is safer and more popular than ever, those considering plastic surgery often have many questions about the procedure they are interested in. Questions about recovery times, payment options, and a host of others which are all very understandable. We felt it would be helpful to provide answers to some of our patient’s most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery below. We hope you find them informative.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY
While plastic surgery is safer and more popular than ever, those considering plastic surgery often have many questions about the procedure they are interested in. Questions about recovery times, payment options, and a host of others which are all very understandable. We felt it would be helpful to provide answers to some of our patient’s most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery below. We hope you find them informative.
Initial Consultations are in effect free for patients who elect to proceed with a plastic surgery procedure after their initial consultation. Everyone who visits with Dr. Csikai for an plastic surgery procedure initial consultation pays a $100.00 consultation fee at the time of their initial consultation. And when you pay your surgery fees prior to your surgery, your consultation fee is credited and your surgical fees are reduced by $100.00. This credits you for 100% of the fee you paid for your plastic surgery initial consultation. There are no consultation fees for cosmetic treatments provided at our med spa.
Sure we do! You can see many before and after photos of our patients by visiting the procedure pages that you are interested in. Simply navigate the top right of any page and click the main menu, (hamburger) symbol, then click any procedure that you are interested in and you will find before and after photos of patients on each respective procedure page. And you can also read 100’s of our Google review testimonials. And if you have any other questions, feel free to give us a call at: (904) 730-5052.
An initial consultation with Dr. Csikai can usually be scheduled within 3-7 business days. And if you elect to move forward with a procedure, it can be scheduled that day. Dr. Csikai’s surgery schedule is usually booked for a few months out, but that varies throughout the year. And we do have patients from time to time who must postpone their scheduled procedure which creates openings for those who would like their procedure performed as soon as possible. We will be as accommodating as possible with your scheduling preferences.
Yes! Dr. Csikai is a board certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Csikai’s board certification can be viewed online at the America Board of Plastic Surgeons website.
Yes! We have partnered with a number of different credit providers to help make the fees for your plastic surgery very affordable. Review our financing options to see if one may be a good option for you!
There are a variety of fees or costs associated to a plastic surgery procedure that can vary greatly. Your surgery coordinator will provide the exact costs of your procedure before your surgery is scheduled. Dr. Csikai insists that all surgical fees, operating room fees and anesthesia fees be included and presented as one total fee, so there are no surprises. Some procedures call for or require products and services that are not provided or performed by First Coast Plastic Surgery. Third party lab work and blood work, compression garments and sports bras are some examples of costs that are not included with your surgical fees. But again, you will be advised of any and all costs associated to your procedure before your surgery is scheduled.
Your initial consultation is a very important first step. During your initial consultation with Dr. Csikai, you will have an opportunity to explain why you are interested in plastic surgery, which procedure(s) you are interested in, the results you are interested in achieving, and also to ask any questions that you might have. Dr. Csikai will examine the areas of your face or body that you are interesting in improving or correcting and may take measurements. Dr. Csikai will also explain the necessary aspects of the procedure(s) that you are interested in, recovery times and the results you should expect.
After meeting with Dr. Csikai, if you elect to proceed, you will meet with our surgery coordinator who will confirm the decisions you made with Dr. Csikai and the fees and payment options associated to the procedures you have elected to proceed with. You may also need to be physically approved for surgery by a physician. And you will also receive detailed instructions about preparing for your surgery, smoking and any medications and supplements that you are taking or may need to take.
A tummy tuck procedure, (Abdominoplasty) is defined as removing excess body fat and skin and tightening the abdominal muscles. The fees for this procedure include Dr. Csikai’s surgical fee, operating room fee, and anesthesia fee. As an added bonus, Dr. Csikai’s fees for tummy tuck also include liposuction of the flanks or love handles for added contouring of your new appearance at no additional cost, (a $1,150 value). The total fee for Tummy Tuck, (abdominoplasty) with liposuction of the flanks, (for those with a BMI of 40 or less) is $8,200. You may also want to discuss the possibility of achieving your goals with an “Abdominoplast-Mini” which is $6,000.
As with our other procedure fees, all follow-up office appointments during your initial recovery and for a full year after your procedure are included with your surgical fee.
The cost of breast augmentation include Dr. Csikai’s surgical fee, operating rooms fees and anesthesia fees. The total fee varies with the type of implants you select. Below is the total cost for breast augmentation with each respective type of implant:
- Saline Breast Implants – $4,900
- Silicone Breast Implants – $5,900
- Gummy Bear Breast Implants – $6,900
As with our other procedure fees, all follow-up office appointments during your initial recovery and for a full year after your procedure are covered by the surgical fee you pay before your surgery.
Power Assisted Liposuction, (PAL) is one of the newest and most delicate technologies used to break up and remove unwanted fat. The fees for liposuction, (for patients with a body mass index , (BMI) of 40 or less) is $3,500 for the first area. This includes Dr. Csikai’s surgical fee, operating room fee and anesthesia fee. Any additional area below can be added for $1,400 each.
- Both Arms
- Inner area of Both Thighs
- Outer area of Both Thighs
- Upper Back
- Abdomen area
- Both Flanks, (love Handles)
As with our other procedure fees, all follow-up office appointments during your initial recovery and for a full year after your procedure are included with your surgical fee.
Recovery times for plastic surgery procedures can vary greatly from one to the next. For example, a tummy tuck can require 3-4 weeks of rest before getting back to limited activities. On the other hand, breast augmentation procedure patients often return to light work in 7 to 10 days. For most procedures, stitches are usually removed in 7 to 10 days, and patients should avoid any strenuous activities until their stitches are removed. Discomfort that requires prescription pain medication can last for as few as a couple of days and usually not more than 7 days. In summary, the recovery times for plastic surgery will depend on you and your physical condition. If you are physically fit and have good muscle tone, you will recover faster than if you do not. Dr. Csikai will closely oversee your recovery to assure that your recovery goes smooth and that you are back to your regular activities as soon as safely possible.
We have included recovery details about each procedure on its respective procedure detail page. Just click the main menu icon at the top of this page and select the procedure you are interested in learning more about.
Important follow up appointments vary based on your procedure and you physical condition. Most patients have their sutures removed in 5-7 days and Dr. Csikai will want to check your recovery progress and sutures during that time frame. Dr. Csikai will actively follow your recovery for the three months following your procedure. There are no additional fees or charges for follow up appointments or office visits for a full year after your plastic surgery procedure.
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First Coast Plastic Surgery is one of your best options for Jacksonville plastic surgery and med spa treatments. Dr. Csikai is a highly trained and experienced board certified plastic surgeon who is very attentive to his patient’s goals and desires. Meet with Dr. Csikai and you will quickly learn why he is one of Northeast Florida’s most sought after plastic surgeons.
Schedule A Personal Consultation.
904-730-5052
First Coast Plastic Surgery is one of your best options for Jacksonville plastic surgery and med spa treatments. Dr. Csikai is a highly trained and experienced board certified plastic surgeon who is very attentive to his patient’s goals and desires. Meet with Dr. Csikai and you will quickly learn why he is one of Northeast Florida’s most sought after plastic surgeons.
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3616 Cardinal Point Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32257
904.730.5052
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