Expense

The operation runs around $3000-4000 for most patients dependent primarily upon the environment in which we operate.

Most patients have their operations performed in the surgicenter with a short anesthetic provided by an anesthesiologist. Only very small cases are able to be performed in the office. These are rare. We can see patients on one day and operate on the next in many cases for patients coming from out of town given adequate notice. We take cashier's checks, cash or VISA/Mastercard as payment for surgery. The surgicenter and anesthesiologist have their own rules on payment.

How Long Do I Need To Stay Local & How Are The First Few Days?

We prefer that you stay at least two or three days. Most women stay in local hotels. We have corporate rates at a one or two local inns that we can offer. The sutures dissolve, but once in a while need to be removed later in spots. The main reason for the stay locally is to allow the doctor to check your wound for bleeding or bruising. The occasional patient requires an extra suture. The doctor proscribes antibiotics and pain medication for the first week.

The groin area swells quite a bit after surgery, but this improves over the first few weeks. Patients abstain from intercourse for 3-6 weeks.

Medication Issues

Patients must stop most over the counter headache/ cold / pain medications for a week prior to surgery to limit the chance of bleeding. These include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Naproxen, Anaprox, and Aleve. Tylenol or acetaminophen can be used without increasing the risk of bleeding. Similarly, as many herbal food supplements can increase bleeding it is prudent to stop these at week or so prior to surgery as well.

Age

Some have asked how old a woman has to be to have this surgery. In our office, the age is 18 or older. A parent cannot give consent for a minor to have this operation.

How Do I Schedule A Consultation or Get More Information?

Call Lisa at (949) 369-5932.