Kind of upset with my Doctor, but stuck!!

nicolerhooper · 11-19-2009, 01:41 AM

Hi ladies,

So, I guess I am just venting but I feel a little used by my doctor. I went to him last year around this time and got a Full TT with Lipo and told him I would be back in about a year for the boobies. Well, I'm back and I think he is working me a little!

I am scheduled to have a breast augmentation/BL and was originally quoted 8500.00, which I know is pretty average. BUT...I guess, with the economy in the tanker, I get his newsletter once or twice a month. I went to see him in August while my husband was still home and received my quote. He said if I did it in September he would knock off $500. I couldn't get the time off (I'm in nursing school) so I scheduled for November 25th. I get a newsletter last month saying if you schedule in November you get $500 off one procedure and if you do multiple procedure scheduling you can get as much as $1500 off.

Well, I am doing 2 procedures, a breast augmentation and BL (paying $4000 for BL) and when I did my pre-op his financing people said they can only offer me $250 off the entire sum. What would you do, I know its only like $500-1000 off the correct discount. But would you be upset that they are trying to get the full amount now after all is said and done?

Im not trying to be a cheap skate but $1000 is kind of a lot of money in the long run and I feel I am entitled to the discount. WHat would you do? I'm a little embarrassed to bring it up again!!

Oh and P.S. I love his work!!!!

sweet_wench · 11-19-2009, 01:52 AM

i tend to be a little out spoken on somethings But I think I would talk directly to the doctor,,

And if I was stuck and they would not change or offer me anything then I too would feel a little taken advantage of.

Good Luck

stargazer · 11-19-2009, 01:57 AM

I would talk to the financing people in his office and show them a copy of the newsletter and ask why you aren't getting the $500-1500 off as advertised. I don't think that would be out of line or demanding at all! They should honor what they advertise, or if there is some loophole and your procedures are not included in that, explain to you why.

crazy4boobs637 · 11-19-2009, 01:59 AM

I am personally very blunt and would go directly to the doctor.
I would be upset just because that is very unprofessional
and

FALSE ADVERTISING...

if I were you I would definitely say something!!!

kynchanted · 11-19-2009, 02:49 AM

Hi! I'd ask why I got all of these offers saying I could have this much off and now I am being offered less than half of that...if it's due to the economy, that usually means people are having less surgery so prices should be lower to bring clientele in...it's worth asking about I think. $1000 is a lot of new clothes or a couple purses!

AWholeNewMe · 11-19-2009, 08:13 AM

LOL...I'm VERY outspoken and would have said something. $500-1000 saved is money in your pocket for new bras LOL.

JayJgirls · 11-19-2009, 08:18 AM

I don't think I would say something to him directly but the finance gal definantely and bring the newsletter and say are I not entitled to this too??? I am getting 2 procedures as well a breast augmentation and BL!!

nicolerhooper · 11-19-2009, 09:26 AM

Yes, I know you guys are right but I'm really not the person to be outspoken. But now that you all have reminded me of all the stuff I could buy with that lost money, I'm going in there with a vengeance.

$1000 is too much money to NOT say anything about it!! Thanks again

Chase · 11-19-2009, 10:58 AM

I think I would take it to the finance girl and say, quite confidently, oh no, I think you've made a mistake - see I was sent this information telling me I was intitled to $ X amount of dollars, so can you adjust my bill accordingly. No need to piss off the doctor - he's doing your surgery! Just tell her matter of factly and she can't argue with that!

ps I HATE when people advertise something and don't deliver!

vainღ♥♡jane · 11-19-2009, 11:03 AM

you better speak up girl! no silence is worth $1000 to me.

nicolerhooper · 11-19-2009, 06:02 PM

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all your encouragement. I read the post and drove straight to the office. But sad to say, his financial manager gave me some lame a$$ excuse.

That specific newsletter was for past clients that have not been in and would like to get some extra work done. Since the newsletter was sent out the end of October and I had my consultation the end of August I don't qualify. My price was already set and done with. It as a mistake and they are trying to set the newsletter to go to the correct cliental. I get it but I just don't think it sounds very fair. Oh well, at least I tried!!

msmisty · 11-20-2009, 01:22 AM

i would fight them about it. does it say anywhere in the newsletter does it say its only for clients that havent been in?

they totally gave you the work around. can you cancel? they might reconsider if they realized that you would walk away because you felt like they were cheating you. I would also contact the doctor, they need to stand by what they state or else its fault advertising

if you would consider cancelling i would consider reporting them to the BBB for bad business practices and giving them a bad review anywhere you can (ie, yahoo and Yelp)

11-19-2009, 01:41 AM	#1
nicolerhooper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 196 Thanks: 189 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Kind of upset with my Doctor, but stuck!! Hi ladies, So, I guess I am just venting but I feel a little used by my doctor. I went to him last year around this time and got a Full TT with Lipo and told him I would be back in about a year for the boobies. Well, I'm back and I think he is working me a little! I am scheduled to have a breast augmentation/BL and was originally quoted 8500.00, which I know is pretty average. BUT...I guess, with the economy in the tanker, I get his newsletter once or twice a month. I went to see him in August while my husband was still home and received my quote. He said if I did it in September he would knock off $500. I couldn't get the time off (I'm in nursing school) so I scheduled for November 25th. I get a newsletter last month saying if you schedule in November you get $500 off one procedure and if you do multiple procedure scheduling you can get as much as $1500 off. Well, I am doing 2 procedures, a breast augmentation and BL (paying $4000 for BL) and when I did my pre-op his financing people said they can only offer me $250 off the entire sum. What would you do, I know its only like $500-1000 off the correct discount. But would you be upset that they are trying to get the full amount now after all is said and done? Im not trying to be a cheap skate but $1000 is kind of a lot of money in the long run and I feel I am entitled to the discount. WHat would you do? I'm a little embarrassed to bring it up again!! Oh and P.S. I love his work!!!!

11-19-2009, 01:52 AM	#2
sweet_wench Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: portland oregon Posts: 331 Thanks: 137 Thanked 113 Times in 110 Posts	i tend to be a little out spoken on somethings But I think I would talk directly to the doctor,, And if I was stuck and they would not change or offer me anything then I too would feel a little taken advantage of. Good Luck __________________ *October 5th 2009* 36yr 5'6 130lbs Breastfeed 2 of 3 wonderful kids, Pre breast augmentation 34 A/B Post breast augmentation pending,maybe 34 D 400cc silicone HP, under, crease incision (Please have active pics and/or being active and posting before sending a FR. leave a message. otherwise I will not accept. ) THANKS

11-19-2009, 01:57 AM	#3
stargazer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 367 Thanks: 81 Thanked 141 Times in 128 Posts	I would talk to the financing people in his office and show them a copy of the newsletter and ask why you aren't getting the $500-1500 off as advertised. I don't think that would be out of line or demanding at all! They should honor what they advertise, or if there is some loophole and your procedures are not included in that, explain to you why. __________________ 5'4" / 127 lbs / 30" rc 270cc mod silicone overs 34 full B before / 34D/DD after tubular breast correction, benelli lift Surgery Date December 19, 2008 other procedures: liposuction (upper thigh), botox

11-19-2009, 01:59 AM	#4
crazy4boobs637 Scheduled my Date! April 29th Here I come!!! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: silverdale, washington Posts: 283 Thanks: 39 Thanked 139 Times in 122 Posts	I am personally very blunt and would go directly to the doctor. I would be upset just because that is very unprofessional and FALSE ADVERTISING... if I were you I would definitely say something!!! __________________ 18 yrs old. 5'3. 130lbs. Pre-breast augmentation:Small Flat Deflated B. Breast-fed for one Year. Mommy of 1 princess. Wife to a Marine Up Coming Breast Augmentation April 29th 2010 Dr.William Aiello From Dr.90210 Mod+ or HP. Looking at 800cc's Right Now.

11-19-2009, 02:49 AM	#5
kynchanted California Girl Abroad! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wittlich, Germany Posts: 193 Thanks: 67 Thanked 53 Times in 52 Posts	Hi! I'd ask why I got all of these offers saying I could have this much off and now I am being offered less than half of that...if it's due to the economy, that usually means people are having less surgery so prices should be lower to bring clientele in...it's worth asking about I think. $1000 is a lot of new clothes or a couple purses! __________________ Pre~breast augmentation: 34A breast augmentation #1 : 34B, 340 cc McGhan (Inamed) Silicone Gel Over the Muscle breast augmentation #2 (re-do to fix CC and pocket revision) : 34/36D 520 cc Allergan Cohesive Silicone Over the Muscle (Inspira Soft Touch) 5'4", 125 pounds 11/13/2009

11-19-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
AWholeNewMe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 292 Thanks: 58 Thanked 42 Times in 40 Posts	LOL...I'm VERY outspoken and would have said something. $500-1000 saved is money in your pocket for new bras LOL. __________________ 5'5" 130lbs 12/9/09 breast augmentation, BL,& TT 500cc's Mod+ Saline, Under Muscle Redo breast augmentation & BL: 2/22/10 900cc's (over-fill) Mod+ Saline, Under Muscle

11-19-2009, 08:18 AM	#7
JayJgirls Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,234 Thanks: 885 Thanked 471 Times in 420 Posts	I don't think I would say something to him directly but the finance gal definantely and bring the newsletter and say are I not entitled to this too??? I am getting 2 procedures as well a breast augmentation and BL!! __________________ pre breast augmentation 34b/c not filled droopy slight ptosis lots of skin breast augmentation 1-21-09 390cc overfilled 450cc Revision for bottoming out 6-10-09 didn't hold 3 breast augmentation Dec 16 2009 360cc o/f 380 MP+ full anchor lift breast augmentation/BL mp+ 360 o/f 380 lookin like a 34D 5'6 125lbs Mommy of 2 girls 6 & 8 That I nursed and made a mess of the boobage [/B] Ok I deleted alot of people because of privacy.. If I deleted you and we talk I am sorry re friend me I was just being very careful as this is SO private!!!

11-19-2009, 09:26 AM	#8
nicolerhooper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 196 Thanks: 189 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Yes, I know you guys are right but I'm really not the person to be outspoken. But now that you all have reminded me of all the stuff I could buy with that lost money, I'm going in there with a vengeance. $1000 is too much money to NOT say anything about it!! Thanks again

11-19-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
Chase Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 83 Thanks: 47 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts	I think I would take it to the finance girl and say, quite confidently, oh no, I think you've made a mistake - see I was sent this information telling me I was intitled to $ X amount of dollars, so can you adjust my bill accordingly. No need to piss off the doctor - he's doing your surgery! Just tell her matter of factly and she can't argue with that! ps I HATE when people advertise something and don't deliver!

11-19-2009, 11:03 AM	#10
vainღ♥♡jane throw some Ds on it! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Biloxi Mississippi Posts: 165 Thanks: 56 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts	you better speak up girl! no silence is worth $1000 to me. __________________ 20 years old 5'8, 154 and losing pre breast augmentation: 38 b, 36 c (wrong fit) post breast augmentation: i want a full D

11-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#11
nicolerhooper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 196 Thanks: 189 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Hi everyone, Thanks for all your encouragement. I read the post and drove straight to the office. But sad to say, his financial manager gave me some lame a$$ excuse. That specific newsletter was for past clients that have not been in and would like to get some extra work done. Since the newsletter was sent out the end of October and I had my consultation the end of August I don't qualify. My price was already set and done with. It as a mistake and they are trying to set the newsletter to go to the correct cliental. I get it but I just don't think it sounds very fair. Oh well, at least I tried!!

11-20-2009, 01:22 AM	#12
msmisty Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern, California Posts: 1,031 Thanks: 524 Thanked 688 Times in 452 Posts	i would fight them about it. does it say anywhere in the newsletter does it say its only for clients that havent been in? they totally gave you the work around. can you cancel? they might reconsider if they realized that you would walk away because you felt like they were cheating you. I would also contact the doctor, they need to stand by what they state or else its fault advertising if you would consider cancelling i would consider reporting them to the BBB for bad business practices and giving them a bad review anywhere you can (ie, yahoo and Yelp) __________________

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