The Economic Burden of Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Plastic Surgery Procedures

Conclusions: For outpatient plastic surgery procedures, out-of-pocket expenses are increasing at a faster rate than total costs, which may have implications for access to care and timing of surgery. Providers should realize the increasing burden of out-of-pocket expenses and the effect of surgical location on patients’ costs when possible.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery Focus: Special Topics Source Type: research