The success of your plastic surgery procedure is an important deciding factor for your entire plastic surgery experience. The more enriching and productive your consultation is, the better you’ll be able to understand the entire process and the more comfortable you’ll be. So how do you ensure a successful plastic surgery consultation? Let’s look at 5 ways you can prepare for your consultation to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible.

  1. Do Your Research

The best way to go into your procedure with eyes wide open is to do some preliminary research before your consultation. Learn some basic details about your procedure. Why is that procedure effective for a certain condition? You should learn about what to expect, what will happen during the procedure, and what your results will be like.

  1. Bring Questions

You can show your surgeon that you’re ready and serious about the procedure by bringing a set a questions and concerns to the consultation. Having questions at the ready is a great way to make sure you’re informed about the details that are important to you. Once you ask basic questions about the procedure and what to expect, you and your surgeon can dive into a more complex and detailed discussion about plastic surgery.

Your surgeon is also an unbelievable important part of your plastic surgery journey, and it’s essential that you get to know them better. Plan on asking questions like “What’s your experience with this procedure?” or “How many times do you perform this procedure a year?” Establishing trust with your surgeon is an essential step before your procedure, so make sure you feel comfortable with them before moving forward in your plastic surgery journey.

  1. Gather Your Medical Records

You should come to your consultation with detailed records of your medical history. This medical history should include your history with certain diseases and conditions, as well as list of medications you’re currently taking. There are certain conditions and medications that disqualify you from certain procedures, so for the sake of your own safety, it’s essential that you be honest and detailed about your medical history. It’s also essential that you answer honestly about any drug or alcohol use.

  1. Schedule Around the Consultation

A calm, comfortable consultation is key to a detailed, thorough discussion. Make sure you schedule your consultation on a day where you can devote as much time as your need to talk to your doctor. A rushed consultation is a recipe for misunderstanding and miscommunication.

  1. Think About It

The ideal plastic surgery patient is someone who has realistic expectations for their procedure. Before your consultation, take some time to think about why you’re really considering surgery. Is it to fix a flaw that you’ve been dealing with for years? A way for you to feel confident about your body? Do you want to turn back time for a more youthful face? What exactly do you hope to accomplish? By the time you walk into that consultation, you should be able to communicate your goals clearly to your surgeon.

Now that you’re a little closer to a successful plastic surgery journey, it’s time to schedule a consultation with a caring, compassionate surgeon. Contact Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery now, for a consultation.