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For cosmetic procedures there is a consultation fee of $150 payable by paid by cash, cheque, debit, or any major credit card. Payment of the consultation fee will be deducted from the final surgical fee if you are scheduled for an operation. There is no charge for a second consultation.
For residents of Canada there is no consultation fee for reconstructive procedures. However, referral from your primary care physician is required.
Generally, cosmetic surgery procedures are not covered by the provincial health plan. However, in some cases where there are associated functional problems, the procedure may be partially or fully covered after an application to the Ministry of Health.
Cosmetic procedures are usually performed at Prairieview Surgical Centre, a state-of-the-art, accredited private surgery centre with 7 operating theatres. However, the exact nature of procedure and your health sometimes require that your surgery be performed in the hospital. Dr. Sunderland has operating and admitting privileges at all hospitals in the Saskatoon Health Region.
Reconstructive procedures are performed in Saskatoon at St. Paul’s Hospital or the Royal University Hospital.
Dr. Sunderland performs all procedures from start to finish. A surgical assistant is usually present for lengthy or complex cases.
The amount of time that you will need to recover following your surgery depends on the exact nature of the procedure, your age and health, and a number of other factors. Dr. Sunderland will discuss recovering from surgery in detail at the time of your consultation.
The majority of cosmetic surgery procedures can be safely done as an outpatient (i.e. go home the same day). However, the complexity of certain procedures and/or your health may require that you stay in the hospital post-operatively for monitoring. You will have the opportunity to discuss this with Dr. Sunderland at the consultation.
Every time a cut is made in the skin, whether by trauma or a surgical knife, a scar will result. The nature of the scar and whether it is very noticeable will depend on the location of the incision, nature of the surgical procedure, and each patient’s genetics. Dr. Sunderland will use meticulous surgical technique in every procedure to ensure the best possible results.
Each procedure is individualized and therefore operative times and complexity may vary. Please contact Dr. Sunderland’s office for average costs of various procedures. A $1000 deposit is paid at the time of booking a surgical date. The balance is due 2 weeks prior to surgery. GST (Goods and Service Tax) of 5% is added to the fee.
Payment options include Bank Draft, Interac/Debit and all major credit cards (Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover/Diner’s Club/JCB). Financing is also available- please contact our office.
Our office will send you an information package which will include the cost of the procedure(s) you have discussed. This quote will be inclusive and there will be no hidden fees. In some cases, Dr. Sunderland may request that you have tests and/or consultations with other specialists prior to your surgery to ensure that you are healthy and the procedure can be done safely. A minimum of one follow-up visit with Dr. Sunderland is necessary prior to the surgery to ensure that the details of the procedure (including risks and benefits) are fully discussed and that you have adequate time to have all of your questions answered.
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