Pricing
Dr Rodrigo Teixeira aims to provide clear information about consultation and surgical fees so that patients can understand the likely costs of treatment before deciding whether to proceed. Surgical fees vary according to the procedure, its complexity, operating time and the individual treatment plan. A written estimate is provided following consultation and before surgery is scheduled.
Medical
Consultations
A valid referral from a general practitioner or medical specialist may allow a Medicare rebate where the consultation and proposed treatment meet Medicare eligibility requirements.
Initial consultation — 30 minutes: $250
Review consultation — 15 minutes: $150
Medicare rebates may apply where relevant eligibility criteria are met.
Cosmetic Surgery
Consultations
Patients considering cosmetic surgery are required to have a referral from a general practitioner or other medical specialist in accordance with Medical Board of Australia requirements.
Initial consultation — 45 minutes: $380
Review consultation — 15 minutes: $150
Patients seeking cosmetic surgery require at least two pre-operative consultations. At least one consultation must be in person with Dr Teixeira.
In-Rooms Procedures
Selected minor procedures may be performed under local anaesthesia in the consulting rooms where clinically appropriate.
Fees depend on the procedure and its extent. The expected cost will be discussed and provided before treatment.
Overall Cost of Surgery
The total cost of surgery may include:
- Dr Teixeira’s surgical fee and routine post-operative follow-up
- anaesthetist’s fee
- assistant surgeon’s fee, where applicable
- hospital or accredited day-surgery fees
- pathology, radiology or other investigations where required
- implants, prostheses, specialised garments or dressings where applicable
- other treatment-specific costs
- possible additional treatment or revision surgery where required
Hospital and anaesthetic fees can vary according to the procedure, operating time and length of stay.
For cosmetic surgery, patients are provided with written financial information before proceeding, including the known total cost and information about any additional fees that are charged separately. Where a third-party fee cannot be confirmed in advance, patients will be advised how to obtain the relevant estimate. This is consistent with current Medical Board requirements for informed financial consent.
Financial Arrangements
For cosmetic surgery, no surgical payment or deposit is requested until the required cooling-off period has been completed, apart from consultation fees.
Under current Medical Board requirements, there must be a cooling-off period of at least seven days after the required consultations and informed consent before cosmetic surgery can be booked or a deposit paid.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card. A surcharge may apply to credit-card payments over $500.
A deposit is required when surgery is booked. Information regarding payment dates, cancellations and refund conditions is provided before booking.
Revision Surgery
All surgery has risks and possible complications, and the outcome of surgery cannot be guaranteed. Individual healing and results vary.
In some circumstances, additional treatment or revision surgery may be recommended for functional, medical or aesthetic reasons. The need for revision does not necessarily indicate that the original surgery was unsuccessful or performed incorrectly.
Any recommendation for further surgery is considered individually after assessment. The possible need for revision surgery and any associated costs will be discussed as part of the consent and financial information provided before surgery.
Medicare and Private Health Insurance
Where surgery is medically indicated and meets relevant Medicare Benefits Schedule criteria, Medicare and private health insurance rebates may apply.
The amount covered depends on the procedure, Medicare eligibility, the patient’s insurance policy and the treating facility. Any remaining amount payable by the patient is commonly referred to as the out-of-pocket or gap cost.
Patients should contact their private health insurer before surgery to confirm their level of cover and any applicable excesses or other fees.
Cosmetic Procedures
Surgery performed solely for cosmetic purposes is generally not eligible for Medicare or private health insurance benefits. Patients are responsible for the relevant surgical, anaesthetic and hospital or facility fees.
Whether a procedure qualifies for a Medicare rebate depends on the clinical indication and applicable Medicare Benefits Schedule criteria, rather than the name of the procedure alone.
Patient Information
Deciding whether to undergo surgery requires careful consideration. Patients are provided with information about the proposed procedure, alternatives, expected recovery, risks and possible complications, likely costs and the option of not proceeding with surgery.
Dr Teixeira’s approach is based on careful assessment, individualised planning and informed decision-making. Further information about consultations, preparation, consent, surgery and post-operative care is available in the Patient Information section.
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