From your first consult to our attentive aftercare you will be treated by our friendly caring team with respect, transparency and discretion. This is a big decision and we want you to feel supported throughout.   Our team will assist you with getting ready for surgery and recovery and provide resources to make your experience as smooth as possible. 

 

Important:  Medicare does not recognise Lipoedema as a medical condition and provides no cover.  As a result your health fund will not cover your surgery.   Your fund may cover rehabilitation if it is part of your policy cover.   There is no item number for rehabilitation - it just needs to list rehabilitation as a covered option on your policy.

 

We can assist with applications for superannuation once your date for surgery is confirmed (see "How to confirm your date" module in the surgery app).  You must have pain to apply for compassionate release of superannuation.  Superannuation applications take around 6 weeks to process.  

 

Estimate of Fees (Informed Financial Consent)

 

Your surgical fee is composed of 5 main parts:

 

  

Lower limbs

(legs, thighs etc) 

4 hours 

 

Dr Somia $14,000

Anaesthetist $3600

Hospital Overnight $7750

+ $350 if iron infusion required

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TOTAL $25,350

+ $350 if iron infusion required

 

Additional costs

For additional items like compression garments, pumps, mld treatments, pathology testing, medications, additional hospital accommodation factor in $2-3K (guide only).

 

Brachioplasty armlift - medical - 2.5 hours

 

Dr Somia $10,000

(includes compression garment)

Anaesthetist $2400

Hospital overnight- Fund excess + $350 if iron infusion required

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TOTAL $12,400

+ fund excess + $350 if iron infusion required

 

Self Funded Add $6650 + $350 if iron infusion required*.

Estimated self funded total $19,050 + $350 if iron infusion required.

Medicare/Fund Rebates for item 30169 $980 ($750 for self funded)

Download PDF on medicare eligibility

 

 

Additional costs

For additional items like compression garments, pumps, mld treatments, pathology testing, medications, additional hospital accommodation factor in $2-3K (guide only).

 

Arm Liposuction alone - 2.5 hours 

 

Dr Somia $10,000

(includes compression garment)

Anaesthetist $2400

Hospital overnight $6650

+ $350 if iron infusion required

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TOTAL $19,050

+ $350 if iron infusion required

 

Additional costs

For additional items like compression garments, pumps, mld treatments, pathology testing, medications, additional hospital accommodation factor in $2-3K (guide only).

 

 

Brachioplasty armlift - 4 hours - medical 

 

Dr Somia $14,000

(includes compression)

Anaesthetist $3600

Hospital overnight (fund excess) + $350 if iron infusion required

Liposuction portion $3500

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TOTAL $21,100

+ fund excess + $350 if iron infusion required

 

Self Funded Add $7500* (depending on hospital choice).

Estimated self funded total $25,000.

Medicare/Fund Rebates for item 30169 $1200 ($900 for self funded)

Download PDF on medicare eligibility

 

 

Additional costs

For additional items like compression garments, pumps, mld treatments, pathology testing, medications, additional hospital accommodation factor in $2-3K (guide only).

 

 

Medicare/fund rebates + Superannuation

Medicare Australia does not recognise Lipoedema as a disease.  This means there are no health fund or medicare rebates and no item numbers applicable.  If you wish to apply for superannuation release on compassionate grounds please contact us.  You must have pain symptoms to apply.  Superannuation applications will only be commenced once a date for surgery has been assigned and the deposit paid. 

 

 

Informed Financial Consent Notes

 

Dr Somia

A $1500 non refundable deposit is required to book your surgery date and is due 1 week from accepting a date for surgery. The balance of Dr Somia’s fee is due 4 weeks before. Receipts will be issued at your post-operative visit. Valid for 3 months & includes 6 months follow-up.

 

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

This is a guide only for Lakeview Private Hospital.    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 and rehabilitation services. 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.   These cannot be bulk-billed. 

 

Radiology/pharmacy

As required.

 

Surgical Assistant

Dr Somia has a surgical assistant. In the event the listed surgical time extends $200 per hour is payable.

 

Additional episodes of treatment

Given the complexity of lipoedema 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 additional treatment. Fees will apply if additional treatment is required. for surgeon/anaesthetist/hospital fees.

 

Estimate Expiry

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

 

Cancellation/Reschedule

If you surgery is cancelled/rescheduled within one month of the surgery date 30% of Dr Somia's fee will be retained.  

 

Questions/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.