You’ve finally made the decision to go ahead with your plastic surgery procedure. Now it’s time to prepare for that all-important consultation. Your consultation is an important part of this process and should be taken seriously to ensure you achieve the results you’re hoping for.
There are steps that you can take to make sure that your plastic surgery consultation is a success though.
How to Make the Most of Your Plastic Surgery Consult
- Do Your Research
Choosing the right plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make during your plastic surgery journey – your body and health is on the line after all. In the days leading up to your consultation, find out as much as you can about the procedure you’re interested in as well as the surgeon you are meeting with.
As you go through this information, make a note of any questions or concerns you might have about the surgery and your surgeon. There is no stupid question and you can ask as many as you need to feel comfortable the procedure and your surgeon. It’s important to use your consultation as a platform to have a relaxing conversation and to get to know your surgeon as this will make it easier for you to work together. Know that it’s completely normal to have fears about an upcoming surgery but this is why it’s important to have an in-depth consultation with your surgeon first.
- Have a Good Idea of What You Want
According to PlasticSurgeryAdelaide.com, it helps to have a very good of what you want before your surgical consult. To ensure you can explain your thoughts and needs to your surgeon, take the time to look at your face or body in the mirror in a well-lit room. Make notes of the things you like and don’t like about your body. Bring these notes along with you to your consultation so that you can provide your surgeon with specific details. You are also welcome to bring along photos of other people that highlight what you want.
- Keep an Open Mind
When your ideas, wants and needs are very rigid, you’re bound to have an unpleasant experience during your consultation. You need to be open to your surgeon’s ideas and suggestions as your body shape and type do need to be taken into consideration during this process. For example, showing your surgeon a photo of a nose that you really like doesn’t necessarily mean that result can be replicated or that it’s the right fit for your face. While you should always discuss your expectations with your surgeon, it’s your surgeon’s job to make sure those expectations are realistic.
Remember that your consultation is the chance to collaborate with your surgeon and to create a surgical plan that’s both realistic and effective. Trust that when you choose the right surgeon, you can expect to achieve the results you were hoping for. There is also no reason to go with the first surgeon you meet with either. In fact, it’s best practice to consult with at least two different experts before you make a final choice.
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