If you have decided to have plastic surgery, you are about to begin a life-transforming journey, and your plastic surgeon will be your guide. The right plastic surgeon will provide you with a positive experience from your consultation to your recovery and beyond, so take the time to ask plenty of questions and learn more about their philosophy, areas of specialization, and much more.
What is a Plastic Surgery Consultation?
When considering plastic surgery, most people go through a few steps, beginning with learning more about their options. Your first meeting with your potential plastic surgeon is called a consultation. The consultation serves several purposes:
- It allows you and the plastic surgeon to get to know each other and assess how comfortable you feel.
- It lets you explain all your concerns and the results you want to see and allows the surgeon to ask questions to get a clearer understanding.
- It gives you the opportunity to ask the surgeon questions about their experience, the procedure you are considering, and anything else.
- It lets your surgeon examine you so they can physically assess whether your goals are achievable and how to achieve them best.
Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon During a Consultation
Your consultation will give you a chance to ask many questions, so we recommend making a list before you go so you remember to hit all the important points.
Your Plastic Surgeon
You can find out a lot of information about your plastic surgeon’s education, background, and training by doing a bit of research, but feel free to ask your surgeon about any of these. Other questions may include:
- Which procedures do you perform most often?
- What do you consider your area of greatest expertise?
Your Concerns
After explaining your concerns to the plastic surgeon, we recommend asking questions such as:
- Which procedures do you recommend for me to address this concern?
- Will the procedure provide the results I’m expecting?
- What other options would you recommend?
- How effective has this procedure been for other people with my concern?
The Procedure Details
You are free to ask questions about the details of the procedure, including:
- What type of anesthesia will be used?
- Where is the procedure performed (a hospital, an outpatient surgical center, etc.)?
- Can I see before and after photos of people who have had this procedure?
- What are the risks and benefits of this procedure?
- How much will the procedure cost, and is financing available?
Recovery and Results
Because recovery is an important part of your plastic surgery journey, you will want to know how the plastic surgeon manages your recovery and what results you can expect.
- How long should I expect to be off from work?
- How many follow-up appointments will I have?
- What resources will be available to me during my recovery?
- How long will it take to see my full results?
Take the Next Step
Interested in learning about a plastic surgery consultation? Schedule your consultation with Longwood Plastic Surgery today by calling our Brookline office at (617) 380-7320. We serve the Brookline and Greater Boston area with distinction.