Your estimate is composed of 4 main components:

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ADULT OTOPLASTY EAR PINNING - 2 HOURS

Dr Somia

$7700

Anaesthetist 

$2200

Hospital day

$3700 

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TOTAL

$13,600

Medicare/Fund Rebates - not applicable for over 18s.  Hospital fee is a guide only.  A formal estimate will be provided.

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INFORMED FINANCIAL CONSENT NOTES

DR SOMIA

A $1050 non refundable deposit is required to book your surgery date and is due 2 weeks from accepting a date for surgery. The balance of Dr Somia’s fee is due 3 weeks before. Receipts will be issued at your post-operative visit. Valid for 3 months & includes 6 months follow-up.

OPTIMAL RECOVERY PROGRAM

Includes a post operative course of low light therapy, radio frequency therapy and scar management protocol to assist with healing, and recovery.

ANAESTHETIST

The anaesthetist will contact you the day before surgery regarding payment (above is a guide). If the listed surgical time extends $800 per hour is payable. Dr Koh 0403153275 Dr Miles 02 88502938

HOSPITAL

Cosmetic procedures are not covered by health funds.

*Self-Funded/No Fund

This is a guide only for Lakeview Private Hospital.  Other hospital may have different fees.  A formal hospital estimate will be obtained. Notes: In the event of a complication or listed surgical time extends you may be liable for added fees.  Extra fees will apply for in-hospital pathology testing. Please factor in an additional nights accommodation in the event of a complication.

Disclosure: Dr Somia is a shareholder in Lakeview Private.

OTHER ITEMS

PRE-SURGERY PATHOLOGY

Schedule fee where possible.

IN HOSPITAL PATHOLOGY

Out of pocket charges apply when required. 

RADIOLOGY/PHARMACY

As required.

SURGICAL ASSISTANT

Dr Somia has a surgical assistant. In the event the listed surgical time extends $150 per hour is payable.

REVISION

We cannot guarantee how the body will respond to surgery. Complications during the healing period, skin quality and other factors may result in the need for revision surgery. Some health fund's view revision surgery as cosmetic. If revision surgery is required there will be no additional change for Dr Somia. You will be liable for anaesthetist/hospital fees.

ESTIMATE EXPIRY

Dr Somia’s fee valid for 3 mths. Other fees subject to change.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

If you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of your treatment or our practice, please call us on 02 9387 2110 or info@naveensomia.com.au.