CONSULTATIONS

During the first part of your consultation, Dr. Chinsee will discuss your medical history. Lab testing or a medical evaluation may be required to establish your level of health. For example, if you are a smoker, Dr Ian Chinsee will advise you to stop smoking well in advance to help reduce the likelihood of post-operative complications. Dr Ian Chinsee may request a nicotine test to ensure all traces of nicotine are out of your system. If you are undergoing breast surgery and are over the age of 40, a mammogram will be required.

Dr Ian Chinsee will discuss your surgical expectations and explain the procedure in detail, including surgical methods, recovery times and the potential risks and complications. A physical examination will be conducted during which Dr Ian Chinsee will take measurements and photographs. If you are seeing Dr Ian Chinsee for breast augmentation surgery, you will try on different implant sizes.

Finally, in collaboration with you, your doctor will develop a surgical plan tailored to your appearance and personal circumstances. 

Please note: If you have screened positive on your BDD form, you will be referred to a psychologist before proceeding with a second consultation

QUOTES

The cost of an initial surgical consultation with Dr Ian Chinsee is $175. This booking fee is paid at the time of booking to secure your desired appointment time. The initial consultation fee is non-refundable, and rescheduling requires 48 hours notice. This consultation fee is not deducted from the cost of surgery if you decide to proceed.

A second consultation is required and is included in your initial payment. If you require any additional consultations after your second, this will be charged at an additional $100 per consultation within 12 months. After 12 months you will need to re-book and pay for a new consultation.

RISKS & COMPLICATIONS POLICY

Possible risks associated with breast surgery include bleeding or infection, accumulation of fluid around the implant after surgery, allergic reaction to medical materials, changes in breast and nipple sensation, temporary or permanent areas of numbness, nipple necrosis, skin wrinkling over the implant, keloid or hypertrophic scar formation, capsular contracture, inappropriate implant size, implant rupture or deflation, asymmetry of the breasts, calcium deposits in the scar capsule around the implant, granulomas, breastfeeding difficulties, reduced effectiveness of breast cancer screening, movement of the implants, further surgery to treat complications, anaesthesia risks, including allergic reactions or potentially fatal cardiovascular complications, and blood clots in the deep veins of the legs, which can be life-threatening if they move to the lungs or brain. It is important to discuss these risks with a qualified doctor before undergoing breast surgery.

Complications, and unforeseen problems may occasionally arise, and in these instances further costs will incur.

Initial fees are paid for surgery only and results are never guaranteed. Future procedures are not covered by the original quote or fees previously paid (unless otherwise stated)

• Costs associated with a future procedure may include, but are not limited to: airfares, accommodation, carer, time off work, loss of income, medication, pathology, diagnostic investigations and surgical garments.

• There is a about a five to ten per cent chance that a revision procedure will be required after a cosmetic procedure, such as a “touch up” or correcting a complication.

• The revision rate for a full mastopexy is generally between seventeen and twenty-five per cent. When subsequent revision procedures are necessary, the results are less likely to be in line with your aesthetic goals in comparison to the results of a primary surgery.

It is imperative that patients are fully aware of and have a clear understanding of the risks and complications of a medical procedure before consenting to them.

If a revision procedure is required within your twelve-month postoperative period, our doctors will often waive their surgical fees. However, you will need to pay for the third-party fees associated with hospital and anaesthetic.

• This is charged at $3,200* per hour (which includes hospital, general anaesthetic and consumables).

Patients outside of their twelve-month postoperative period will need to pay full fees. Please note: Additional expenses or expenditure may apply for implant fees, breast mesh etc.

This policy will only apply for correction of a complication that has occurred as a result of the primary surgery. This policy is not applicable for change of mind, implant removal, size increase or decrease etc.

Fees are subject to change without notice.