20 Washington Place, Suite #2 · Bedford, NH 03110
Your first visit is a conversation, not a sales pitch. Dr. Brown will discuss your goals, determine whether you’re a good candidate for the procedure you’re considering, and walk through alternative options if they apply. Expect a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and an honest discussion of risks, recovery time, and realistic outcomes. If your procedure may be covered by insurance, Dr. Brown’s office will outline what preoperative approval or supporting documentation is needed from your primary care physician.
Before you leave, you’ll understand the full cost of your procedure, including the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, and any surgical facility costs, so there are no surprises.
Cosmetic procedures not covered by insurance are due in full prior to surgery. For patients who prefer to finance treatment, CareCredit offers payment plans that can be used for surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees.
Consultations are $150 and the fee is applied as a credit to the surgical procedure billing. Consultation fees are not refundable.
A well-cared-for incision is part of a great surgical result. We carry bioCorneum Advanced Scar Treatment, a silicone scar gel with SPF 30 sunscreen, right here in our office, so you can pick it up at your appointment instead of searching for it elsewhere.
Dr. Brown and our team will let you know when your incision is ready and how to use it as part of your recovery plan.
Ask about it at your next visit, or call (603) 232-2860 or text (603) 935-8734 to check availability.
Patient education on hand surgery, breast reconstruction and more, written for patients in Bedford, Manchester, Nashua and southern New Hampshire.
Considering breast reconstruction after mastectomy? Learn about implant-based and flap reconstruction, fat grafting, immediate vs. delayed timing, and how the federal Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act protects your insurance coverage. Guidance from Bedford, NH plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Steven L. Brown.
Does your finger click, catch, or lock in place? Trigger finger is very treatable. Learn what causes it, how a steroid injection compares to a quick outpatient trigger finger release, and when to see a fellowship-trained hand surgeon in Bedford, NH.
Will insurance cover carpal tunnel surgery? For most patients in New Hampshire, yes. Learn what insurers look for, how prior authorization works, why having surgery at an ambulatory surgery center can lower costs, and why scheduling before your deductible resets on January 1 can save you money.
Waking up at night shaking your hand to “wake it up”? Nighttime hand numbness is one of the most common signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Steven L. Brown, a fellowship-trained hand surgeon in Bedford, NH, explains the causes, warning signs, and treatment options, from night splints to outpatient carpal tunnel release.
Most cosmetic and hand procedures are performed at the Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center. Reconstructive procedures, and cases requiring a hospital setting, are typically performed at Catholic Medical Center. Overnight stays are available at BASC when needed.
During the initial consult the thrust of the discussion will be directed at determining the best possible approach to meeting your desires and expectations. We will first determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure you are seeking, and then explore all other options. The goal is to provide you with all the information you will need to make an appropriate decision about proceeding with the surgery. This includes all risk and potential complications, time frame with regards to being out of work or away from particular activities, pre and post operative requirements, and expectations with regards to healing and recovery times. It will also include an extensive medical history and a physical examination. Procedures covered by your insurance usually require preoperative approval and may require supporting information from your primary care physician. Pre and post operative pictures of similar patients will also be reviewed with you. Finally the cost of the procedure to include surgeon’s fee, anesthesia’s fee, and the surgical center’s costs will be presented to you.
Payment for cosmetic procedures not covered by insurance is required in full preoperatively. Payment plans are available through CareCredit for all providers involved. CareCredit is an independent company that finances self-pay surgeries and medical procedures.
Consults can be scheduled via telephone at (603) 232-2860 or at [email protected]
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