TOPIC: Costs for Fillers

Buckeye71 wrote: You also need to understand it doesn't take a specialist to inject. Here in Ohio we have issues with anybody doing injectables. For example, dentists and OBGYNs are making a good profit injecting Botox. As an RN in Ohio, I am allowed to inject as long as I'm under the guidance of a physician. However, trust me, you don't want me injecting things into your most private parts.

Buckeye71 wrote: You also need to understand it doesn't take a specialist to inject.

Skeptical_One wrote:

Buckeye71 wrote: You also need to understand it doesn't take a specialist to inject.

Exactly, because technically speaking, there are no "specialists" because Phalloplasty isn't a formal medical discipline (unfortunately). There is no "Phalloplasty residency" in schools and no comprehensive guideline(s) either. If there are any "specialists," they'd be our resident Sponsors and a handful of non-Sponsors, far & few it seems.

Believe it or not, much of the advancements made in Phalloplasty take place in the very Clinics discussed on this site. No major R&D push by some University or some Shark Tank Investment; instead, these techniques are advanced by the creativity & innovation from the likes of Dr. Casavantes, Dr. Carney, Dr. Oates, and others. This is why I personally hold them in high esteem.

This is why when vetting Sponsors I prefer Cosmetic Dermatology, Urology, and Plastic Surgery, as they all have the closest relationship to Phalloplasty among all fields of study.

Remember, despite the many advancements in Phalloplasty, it remains a new frontier in aesthetic medicine. I sometimes talk about the "3 E's" --> Expertise (is he/she trained in a field related to Phalloplasty?), Experience (volume of patients and number of years in practice), and Ethics (deceptive marketing, glossing over complications, and/or silicone-use, are all deal breakers); these should be priority factors in selecting a Clinic/Practitioner, more so than bedside-manner, costs, or locale.

That said, I'm not suggesting to disregard costs altogether! One of the many reasons I continue to vet & invite Sponsors is to not only raise the bar of quality options, but to create competitive pricing for my readers. Even publish seasonal discounts when they are available. Cost is important, but be mindful of what's more important.

Skeptical_One wrote: It isn't just the cost of the filler to take into account; the skill of the performing physician is critical to a successful, natural result. Many physicians have access to these products, that doesn't necessarily make them good at Phalloplasty.

Pardon the crude comparison, but you wouldn't go to just ANY Tattoo Artist or Barber if you're looking to get the job done right, especially more so when we're talking about our one & only Dick.

snakecharm3r wrote: I paid 7100 for 10ml of Juviderm on 8/24/20

HA is expensive

Sketch2000 wrote:

snakecharm3r wrote: I paid 7100 for 10ml of Juviderm on 8/24/20

HA is expensive

Thanks for the input Snake. I'm curious as to why HA would be more expensive as its shorter acting. Wouldn't something more permanent like PMMA be more expensive because its permanent?

Skeptical_One wrote:

Sketch2000 wrote:

snakecharm3r wrote: I paid 7100 for 10ml of Juviderm on 8/24/20

HA is expensive

Thanks for the input Snake. I'm curious as to why HA would be more expensive as its shorter acting. Wouldn't something more permanent like PMMA be more expensive because its permanent?

A lot of that has to do with the source. You see, an American Doctor can get in trouble if he or she imports cheaper generic/alternative HA from abroad and must use only FDA-approved brands in the U.S., which always come at a higher price tag. And you're not necessarily wrong about the permanence-vs-temporary factor, because the American iteration of PMMA (Bellafill) is insanely expensive per-cc... or at least it was when it first came out.

ml4z4rin wrote: I'm going to Dr. Casavantes for PMMA Linneasafe utmost package on promo for $4500 (normally 5k) October 5th 2020. But thats the most expensive package they had so thats what i went with. I think the linnea safe filler alone was$1500?
Utmost Package
Soft tissue filler Linnea Safe®
PRP Subcutaneous *
PRP Intracorporal (Cavernosa & Spongiosum) *
IPL Collagen Booster Session *
LED Red Light Healing Session (up to three) *
Microdrops, with the same filler being used for Phalloplasty.
Scrotox™ (Scrotal Relaxation with Botulinum Toxin)
Phallotox™ (Penile relaxation with botulinum toxin)
Medication. (Antibiotics, Painkiller, etc.)
Stretching Device
The other Dr in their office does it for about 1500 less.