Are cosmetic procedures leading to increased dermatologist wait times?

Well, when you look at the reimbursement patterns, this is no surprise:

“Typically, people will spend between $300 and $1,000 for a Botox treatment,” says Resneck, all of which is paid for by the patient (given it’s for cosmetic reasons), usually at the time of service. By comparison, a skin checkup might net a dermatologist an eventual insurance payment of anywhere from $30 to $100.

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