To assist with your decision-making and planning, we've outlined our estimated fees below. 

 

The estimate guide is made up of 5 main parts:

 

 

UPPER EYELID SURGERY OPTIONS   

 

Select from below the procedure Dr Somia has recommended for information specific to you.

 

All surgery fees include access to our Optimal Recovery Program.  A pre and post operative program to assist with healing, comfort and recovery.  Includes pre-op skin prep kit, low light therapy, radio frequency therapy and scar management protocol.

 

 

A - UPPER EYELID BLEPHAROPLASTY AND PTOSIS CORRECTION - 2 HOURS

 

Dr Somia $9000

Anaesthetist $2000

Hospital overnight -Fund excess^

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TOTAL $11,000 

(+ fund excess)

 

Self Funded +$4000* depending on hospital choice. 

Estimated self funded total $15,000.

 

Medicare/Fund Rebates

Item 45623 x 2 $1650  ($1200  self funded)

 

 

B- UPPER EYELID BLEPHAROPLASTY, PTOSIS CORRECTION AND COSMETIC BROWLIFT - 2.5 HOURS

 

Dr Somia $11,000

Anaesthetist $2450

Hospital overnight -Fund excess^ 

+$1100 (brow)

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TOTAL $14,500 

(+ fund excess)

 

Self Funded +$6000* depending on hospital choice. 

Estimated self funded total $19,450.

 

Medicare/Fund Rebates

Item 45623 x 2 $1800  ($1300  self funded)

 

 

C - UNILATERAL PTOSIS CORRECTION OR UPPER SKIN BLEPHAROPLASTY - 60 MINS 

 

Dr Somia $4000

Anaesthetist $1200

Hospital Day -Fund excess^

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TOTAL $5200

(+ fund excess)

 

Self Funded +$3500* depending on hospital choice. 

Estimated self funded total $8700.

 

Medicare/Fund Rebates

Item 45623 -unilateral ptosis $1100 ($840 self funded).  Upper blepharoplasty 45617 x 2.  

 

 

D- OPTIONS

 

If you discussed combining procedures on the same surgery date below are estimate guides for adding those procedures.  Please note if you proceed with the below procedure as stand alone different fees will apply.  If selecting one of the below options a formal estimate will be requested from the hospital.  

 

1. Add on Fat Transfer or Cosmetic Browlift - recommended procedure fees + $5000

 

2. Add on Radio frequency tightening - recommended procedure fees + $6200

 

3. Add on Radio-frequency tightening + Fat transfer - recommended procedure fees + $6500

 

4. Upper ptosis plus lower extended blepharoplasty 4.5 hours - approximately $26,000-$30,000 depending on hospital choice.

 

5. Upper ptosis plus lower neck/facelift 6 hours - approximately $41,000-$45,000.

 

^ Contact your private health insurer to confirm private hospital cover. We do not participate in “no gap schemes”. Medicare/fund rebates approximate guide only (dependent on procedure and pathology) Cosmetic surgery does not attract medicare/fund rebates.  Self funded fees are a guide only.

 

 

 

 

INFORMED FINANCIAL CONSENT NOTES

 

DR SOMIA

A $1500 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 4 weeks before. Receipts/claiming instructions will be issued at your post-operative visit. Final rebates depend on timing and medicare items used (no rebates for cosmetic). Valid for 3 months & includes 6 months follow-up.

OPTIMAL RECOVERY PROGRAM

A pre and post operative program to assist with healing, comfort and recovery.  Includes pre-op skin prep kit, low light therapy, radio frequency therapy and scar management protocol.

 

ANAESTHETIST

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

 

HOSPITAL

Eligible Fund Members: Contact your health fund with the medicare item/s number listed on your consent form regarding cover for this procedure in a private hospital.

Please note: We do not participate in Gap schemes.

Cosmetic procedures are not covered by health funds. Lakeview Private Hospital patients in BUPA, MBP and HCF funds pay a facility fee of $150 for day stay and $250 for overnight. Fund excess/Facility Fees are due at the time of hospital admission.

*Self-Funded/No Fund

This is a guide only for Lakeview Private Hospital.  Other hospitals 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. Some health funds do not cover pathology and you will be liable for this portion of the invoice.

 

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 contact us on 02 9387 2110 or info@naveensomia.com.au.