Top 5 Things to Expect at Your Plastic Surgery Consultation

"A one-on-one consultation is an inevitable part of your plastic surgery that allows you to ask questions, discuss the goals, evaluation of concern, and help determine what procedures are right for you!"

·       An introductory consultation allows you to know your problem status and realistic outcomes based on your anatomical and physiological status.

·       During your consultation session, your medical team will evaluate your medical health in terms of genetic disease, autoimmune disorder, and present chronic illness, if any.

·       The medical team will check your present medical history, including vitamins, supplements, and any recreational drugs.

·       Your consultation helps to know everything associated with the procedure, including the pre-op plan, post-op care, possible risks, downtime, and patient safety.

A consultation is a mandatory part of a plastic surgery procedure that offers you an opportunity to know your procedure in every aspect. Before going under the knife, it is inevitable to research the surgery from a patient's point of view, and at the same time, investing time to choose the right surgeon and the best option for you is of equal importance.

Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified, globally recognized plastic surgeon, emphasized the significant benefits of primary consultation and said it's impossible to decide anything related to a procedure just over a phone call or chat. Therefore, we prioritize one-on-one consultations that ease our patients with every respect concerning surgical tasks, maintenance, and results.

According to Dr. Karishma Kagodu, consultation is interpersonal communication that should help you answer three big questions, such as:

1.    Is plastic surgery the right option for you?

2.    Which procedure and what technique would be appropriate in your case of concern?

3.    Which surgeon do you want for your procedure?

During your first consultation meeting, you will get the answers to the questions above with a plastic surgeon. In addition, the associated queries, doubts, and post-op management, including follow-ups, are answered in the consultation session. Thus, it is good to list all your questions that must be responded to. Expect your consultation to last 1-2 hours.

Here are the top five things to expect at your plastic surgery consultation:

1.    A thorough evaluation of your medical status.

An introductory consultation offers you a chance to evaluate your medical health status to decide whether or not you are the right candidate for the procedure. The health assessment helps analyze the candidacy regarding realistic outcomes, possible risks, and required post-op maintenance. The medical team/surgeon will keep an eye on your taken medications, supplements, or vitamins and should instruct you to alter the medicines as per the procedure demand.

2.    An opportunity to ask questions.

The initial consultation allows you to ask as much as possible to understand the procedure more precisely. It helps address all your concerns about the procedure and patient safety. The two-way communication with your plastic surgeon lets you know the surgery's extent, possible risks, realistic outcomes, and required post-op care. It's also an opportunity for you to understand your surgeon concerning their qualifications, experiences, expertise, training, and accreditations.

3.    A discussion of your goals and options.

Your plastic surgeon will ask about your goal and expectations regarding required transformation and desired outcomes. Next, your potential surgeon will ask what to change about your face or body and why you want to change. This discussion brief helps a plastic surgeon plan the procedure accordingly and gives you a chance to know what's involved in the treatment or procedure. Keeping your goal in mind, a plastic surgeon will share what procedure or treatment would be helpful to meet your desired appearance or look.

4.    An examination of your areas of concern.

A pre-evaluation for your areas of concern will help you understand the extent of plastic surgery. Your plastic surgeon may take some measurements at this time and some before pictures with your consent to develop the procedure's outcomes. These pictures will be helpful in the outcomes evaluation and make you understand the differences between the pre-and post-op development.

5.    Determine the next step. 

The medical staff will let you know about your next step. If you are satisfied with the initial consultation, your next step would be a pre-surgery appointment that should decide the schedule for the surgery. However, suppose you are not ready for the surgery. In that case, you will have an option to determine whether you can choose the procedure or may decide on the non-surgical alternatives based on your budget, time, investment, and downtime feasibility. After all, plastic surgery is an investment, and you should consider all the options available in terms of costs, benefits, risks, and recovery.

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