Plastic Surgeon: Ask About Financing Options

Apr 30
21:16

2012

Ace Abbey

Ace Abbey

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If your plastic surgeon offers financing plans so you can slowly pay off surgery, you should ask some questions. Find out what to inquire about.

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If you are looking for ways to finance your surgery,Plastic Surgeon: Ask About Financing Options Articles you should talk to your plastic surgeon about any questions or concerns you have. Most offices have a few options that let you pay off the fees a little bit every month. Learn the details you need to find out before you apply.

The first thing to know is if there are any fees associated with the financing program offered by your plastic surgeon. Many lines of credit do not have interest for a certain period of time, so as long as you pay it off before a particular date, it will be same-as-cash. However, once the date comes and goes and your balance is not paid off, you will be charged a high interest rate. In addition, some cards may require a down payment, so ask about this before you apply. Unless you are prepared to spend money today, this is probably not the best option for you.

Another detail to find out about is how long you will have to pay off the balance. You should have a few years at least, though some only go up to six months. It often depends on the amount you place on the card, as smaller amounts only let you have a shorter period of time to pay. Clearly, having a longer payment period lets you make smaller payments over time, so unless you are being charged interest, try to get the longest plan possible. If there is interest, you should find out if there is a pre-payment penalty, as this means you will be charged extra if you try to pay it off faster than you are allowed.

You are encouraged to find out how much credit you will get on the card you get from your plastic surgeon. In many cases, it will be just enough to cover your surgery. However, you may get additional funds, especially if your operation is fairly inexpensive. This means you can use the card elsewhere for other medical needs, which is a nice benefit.

Your plastic surgeon should have all these answers, or at least his or her staff members should. Inquire about credit cards or lines of credit when you discuss the fees of the surgery. You should be able to easily set up a payment plan in the office. You are urged to get this all figured out before you agree to the procedure since you do not want to be committed to it without a way to pay.

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