For individuals living with HIV, the costs for plastic surgeries including liposuction, tummy tucks, Brazilian butt lifts, breast augmentations, and hair transplants are consistent. However, the medical facility performing the procedure may require additional fees for plastic surgery. Let us outline some potential reasons for this.

Operating Room Sterilization

Operating rooms for aesthetic surgeries adhere to sterilization guidelines. Following one surgery, time required for preparation and sterilization for subsequent surgeries is determined on average. If a patient has HIV, the operating room is closed solely for that patient. After the surgery is completed, the operating room is not used for another patient’s surgery. The sterilization process is lengthy, leading hospitals to require extra payments as the operating room will be out of service for the entire day.

Disposable Materials

Many medical supplies used in the operating room are disposable, and are often disposed of prior to sterilization. As a result, there is a price discrepancy between disposable and non-disposable items.

Patients living with HIV who may be interested in plastic surgery can access comprehensive information by contacting our healthcare consultants.