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Dr. Leo Lapuerta is a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing plastic surgery for patients in Katy, Pearland, and Houston, Texas. Dr. Lapuerta has helped many individuals gift a loved one plastic surgery during the holidays, providing them with an accurate plastic surgery cost estimate to make sure the “gift card” is for the correct amount. Below, Dr. Lapuerta shares some tips he has picked up over the years on how to best gift plastic surgery during the holidays.
If you have never discussed plastic surgery with a loved one, you should not surprise them with a plastic surgery gift card. The last thing you want to do is give a gift that is taken as an insult and immediately leads to an argument.
If you are considering giving a loved one a plastic surgery gift card, make sure you have seriously discussed plastic surgery, getting into the specifics of which procedure they are interested in.
The plastic surgery cost can vary wildly, ranging from around $5,000 for liposuction to over $12,000 for a facelift. If you are going to give a loved one a gift card to pay for plastic surgery, make sure you have the correct plastic surgery cost for their desired procedure. It can be quite embarrassing if you give a gift card for breast implants, only to find that when it comes time to pay, your gift was a few thousand dollars short. Contact a plastic surgeon to get an accurate plastic surgery cost estimate to make sure your gift covers the entire bill.
If this is going to be your loved one’s first plastic surgery, make sure you are very selective when choosing your plastic surgeon. While you should consider plastic surgery cost when choosing a surgeon, it is more important to find a surgeon with a good reputation and years of experience. Ask friends and family for a referral to a good plastic surgeon, or go online and read reviews and testimonials from past patients. You also want to make sure any surgeon you choose is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and excels at communicating and interacting with patients. If you happen to live in Houston, Katy, or Pearland, Texas, Dr. Lapuerta is an excellent option. Dr. Lapuerta has a flawless reputation in the community and is renowned for his ability to partner with the patient to help them reach their goals.
If you give a loved one the gift of plastic surgery, they will not be able to just walk into a plastic surgery facility and get the procedure done. Any plastic surgery patient needs to schedule a consultation prior to surgery. During a consultation, the plastic surgeon will examine the patient, look at their medical history, and discuss the procedure with them. Using all of this information, a good plastic surgeon will then devise a customized treatment plan to make sure the patient gets their desired results.
For any surgical procedure, there will need to be some recovery time. During this time, the patient will be required to rest and recuperate as their body heals following the procedure, taking time off work and putting a pause on their day-to-day lives. Recovery time can vary, from only 6-7 days off work for a nose job to 3-6 weeks for a mommy makeover.
This is another opportunity to extend the gift of plastic surgery further: show up for your loved one and volunteer to help out with any chores or errands pre- and post-surgery. While it’s your loved one’s responsibility to ensure they have what they need, knowing that you’re willing to help will be a kind gesture—which is what the holidays are all about.
Switch things up this year and give your loved one a gift they will truly cherish: the gift of a new and improved appearance. If you are interested in gifting plastic surgery during the holidays, contact Dr. Leo Lapuerta to discuss your options.
Dr. Lapuerta will listen to what procedure you have in mind and then educate you on the expected plastic surgery cost and recovery time. If you like what you hear, Dr. Lapuerta can help you purchase a plastic surgery gift card to present to your loved one this holiday season. Learn more by requesting a consultation or call (713) 489-0169 today.
