subject: Times Are Hard--how Can I Still Afford Liposuction? [print this page] As the country faces an economic crunch, people across the nation have been doing up a notch on their metaphorical belts. They've been required to make decisions to cut out some luxuries, and they've looked for ways to save money on the things that they do decide to purchase.
One thing that is perennially popular in America is liposuction (also called lipoplasty and suction lipectomy). The procedure is performed hundreds of thousands of times in the United States every year. In 2007, well over 400,000 lipoplasties were performed. Even last year, during a recession, nearly 350,000 people managed to scrape together the cash to get the surgery.
A lot of people have the question, "how can I still get liposuction when money is tight?" This article will attempt to answer that question.
The first thing that people need to do is evaluate whether or not they can truly afford the surgery. People should seriously think before they go into serious or significant debt for an elective procedure such as lipoplasty. Getting the surgery is obviously not as important as paying one's mortgage or feeding one's family, and people should exercise self-control, wisdom and selflessness in their decision.
If people decide that they still want to get the surgery, there are a couple of options available to help a person to get the most for their money in liposuction.
One of these is cosmetic surgery financing. A number of companies and businesses offer financing for elective surgeries. For people who cannot pay out of pocket, this is sometimes an option. However, once again, caution should definitely be exercised here. You will have to pay at some point, and with financing you will have to pay interest. Seriously evaluate what your highest priorities are and whether the surgery fits into them.
Another thing you can do is look for surgeons who are offering specials. Sometimes cosmetic surgeons will offer discounts during holidays or at other times. Additionally, many places have referral programs which allow you to get a certain amount off your surgery if you refer another client. This can also help you to defray the costs if you and some friends decide to get cosmetic surgery together.
One thing you should remember as you try to find ways to save money on your lipoplasty is that you shouldn't do too much bargain shopping. Sometimes a specific surgeon is cheap because he or she does not provide good results. This can lead to injury or even death. In less serious circumstances, it can lead to needing to do the procedure over again, which will cost you more in the long run.
