Lexington & London Plastic Surgeons | Patient Resources

Patient Resources

In Lexington, London, and Georgetown, KY, people considering plastic surgeons choose Commonwealth Plastic Surgery because we make it easy and enjoyable to look their best. We provide a wealth of information online that can be reviewed in advance. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready to help in any way possible as well.

Patient Forms

Your visit to our office should be all about you, not about filling out forms; therefore, we provide our patient forms below to print and fill out in advance.

Questions About Our Practice

Do I Need a Consultation? What Happens at the Consultation?

Many people have the occasional thought to see a plastic surgeon. By committing to visit with Dr. Nimtz, you take an essential first step in enhancing, restoring, or refining your appearance. By meeting with Dr. Nimtz, you will come to appreciate what you can expect from treatment and can have your questions answered. At the same time, he can come to appreciate what your expectations are. Through this exchange, Dr. Nimtz will recommend a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and desires. Family members and friends are welcome, and often accompany people on their visits. They may offer additional advice to patients.

During the visit, you should expect to explain to Dr. Nimtz what you envision and ask any questions you may have. He will provide a personalized evaluation. This will include taking your medical history and performing an examination. Dr. Nimtz and one of our patient advocates will be present for your examination. After your examination, clinical photographs will be taken. These will be used in planning your treatment. Before concluding, you may be given additional information to facilitate your decision-making. If desired, you can schedule surgery the day of the consultation.

Do I Have to Schedule Surgery During the Consultation?

This is not required. Some people choose to reserve a time during their consultation, while others desire further time to make their decisions. Surgeon’s fees quoted during the consultation are valid for six months (special offers may only last a few months). Surgery center and anesthesia fees are quoted at their current rates and are subject to change according to surgery center policies.

Is There a Consultation Fee?

We require that a credit card number be provided at the time that you schedule your consultation for a small $75 deposit that will be credited towards your procedure. Alternatively, if you choose not to move forward with your procedure, you will forgo your deposit.

What If I Have Questions Afterward?

Sometimes you forget that one extra question. Other times you may want to come back in and try on implants again. Dr. Nimtz’ team is available to help! You can always contact our office for additional assistance. On occasion, scheduling a second consultation can be arranged.

Do I Need to Have Photographs Taken?

Pre- and post-operative photographs are essential for planning and assessing your treatments. We take “before” photos during the consult and mock them up to provide patients with projected “after” images. Our photograph consents allow you to specify whether those photographs remain wholly private or whether you will allow Dr. Nimtz to use them for educational, research, and/or marketing purposes. Your privacy is important to us.

What Is the Difference Between Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Cosmetic plastic surgery is any elective procedure that changes a patient’s appearance. Common examples include breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery. Reconstructive plastic surgery includes procedures that improve the form or function of an area of the body where disease or injury has changed its appearance. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy and reconstruction after skin cancer excision are some examples.

Can I Get Multiple Procedures at One Time?

While it depends on several factors, Dr. Nimtz frequently performs multiple procedures during the same surgery. His top priorities are your safety and surgical outcome. Factors involved include total time spent in the operating room, how your body may react to the combined procedures, and your medical conditions.

Frequently combined procedures include:

Breast augmentation and tummy tuck
Breast augmentation and breast lift
Facelift and eyelid lift
Breast augmentation and liposuction

Combining procedures allows for one anesthesia period and one recovery period, which can cut down on costs. Dr. Nimtz will often discount the procedures when done in combination.

What Will My Recovery Be Like?

Recovery periods vary by procedure and person. Living situations (desk jobs vs. factory work vs. childcare) may require different recommendations. Not everybody responds to procedures in the same way. In general, a person may want to take a week off of work for a breast augmentation, but two weeks off for a tummy tuck. Resuming exercise or activities is usually done gradually. After breast augmentation, a period of restricting exercise to walking is followed by light jogging or exercise, eventually allowing for unrestricted movement (Crossfit, etc.).

Where Will My Surgery Be Performed?

Dr. Nimtz is credentialed at several Lexington hospitals including:

Kentucky One’s St. Joseph Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital East
Baptist Health Corbin
Baptist Health Lexington
Baptist-Physicians’ Surgery Center
Lexington Surgery Center
Kentucky Surgery Center

Minor procedures, such as skin cancer reconstruction, can be performed in one of our in-office surgery rooms.

What Financing Options are Available?

We offer financing to help more people have access to plastic surgery.

We are happy to accept CareCredit®, which is a credit card that enables patients to pay for cosmetic procedures, from BOTOX^® Cosmetic to breast augmentation. You can learn more from their website at www.carecredit.com. In our office, we accept CareCredit through 3 different payment plans:

6 months deferred interest (If the patient pays the balance within the 6 months of deferred interest, they will not be charged interest.)
24 months at 14.99% APR
36 months at 14.99% APR

Additionally, our office accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, along with personal checks and cash.

Can You Give Me a Price for a Procedure Over the Phone?

Many factors go into cosmetic surgery; therefore, it is difficult to compare prices between surgeons. A patient, for example, might shop for a breast augmentation but once she meets with the surgeon, find out she really needs a breast lift in addition to augmentation. Meeting with the surgeon is the best way to determine:

The procedure that is best for you
What factors might contribute to the cost

We are happy to give you a range of what our procedures may cost, but we encourage you to meet with the surgeon rather than select the procedure and surgeon by price alone.

Dr. Jared Nimtz believes in giving his patients all the information they need to make the right decision when it comes to undergoing a chosen treatment or procedure. If you have questions and you reside in greater Lexington and Georgetown as well as the surrounding communities of Kentucky, request your consultation with Dr. Nimtz or call (859) 277-9435 for an appointment. He will take all the time you need to listen to your goals and concerns, and answer any questions you may have.