I know a fellow with an off-kilter sense of humor and a garage where he repairs and restores old cars. He is fond of responding to the question, “How much will this cost?” with, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.” His face isn’t quite serious when he says it, 
but there’s truth in his words. Some things can be bought based on price. Some can’t. Car repairs that get lumped into that price-conscious group can put the driver and passenger alike in peril. Cost still has to be considered, but the quality of the workmanship must take precedence.
The same can be said of surgery. A surgical procedure can’t simply be thrown out and replaced if it fails to meet expectations as you might do with most consumer products. A patient considering breast enhancement, for example, might save money on the procedure by foregoing silicone breast implants and getting saline implants, but the regret of making such a choice lasts far longer than the pleasure of saving a little money. The best approach is to be honest with yourself, know your goals and your doctor, and make sure your doctor is completely honest and candid with you.
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Steven Teitelbaum of Los Angeles is a specialist in breast augmentation among other types of cosmetic surgery. Doctor Teitelbaum makes sure that his Los Angeles breast enhancement patients are well informed of both the risks and rewards they may face.