skin treatments & expenses question

Today I consulted a great dermatologist about some sun spots that I have on my face. I also have some areas that have lost pigment due to another condition. She proposed a laser treatment for one of the sun spots that is large and she proposed microdermabrasion to even out everything else. The treatments wouldn't be covered under insurance. Is this something I'm supposed to price shop for?

Message edited 2/25/2015 1:04:23 AM.

Re: skin treatments & expenses question

You could but when it comes to a doctor and doing procedures you always want to be a little "buyer beware" about going with the cheaper option. Because even if the type of treatment you are getting is the same -- like, say, for example: Velashape. If I was getting Velashape from Dr. A and Velashape from Dr. B - yes, it's the same type of treatment but the DOCTOR PERFORMING it is different. And you want to go with a doc you trust who is board certified and reputable.

For me, that's so important - especially when dealing with the face!

So, I wouldn't always jump at the cheaper option if shopping around when it comes to this type of thing. KWIM?

I highly recommend Dr. Donna Serure in Smithtown if you want to price her out for the same treatment.

Message edited 2/24/2015 11:42:13 AM.

Re: skin treatments & expenses question

Posted by DaniJude

You could but when it comes to a doctor and doing procedures you always want to be a little "buyer beware" about going with the cheaper option. Because even if the type of treatment you are getting is the same -- like, say, for example: Velashape. If I was getting Velashape from Dr. A and Velashape from Dr. B - yes, it's the same type of treatment but the DOCTOR PERFORMING it is different. And you want to go with a doc you trust who is board certified and reputable.

For me, that's so important - especially when dealing with the face!

So, I wouldn't always jump at the cheaper option if shopping around when it comes to this type of thing. KWIM?

I highly recommend Dr. Donna Serure in Smithtown if you want to price her out for the same treatment.

Message edited 2/24/2015 6:59:32 PM.