It is not a secret that the results of plastic surgery depend not only on our organisms’ resiliency, but even on plastic surgeon. Before choosing a doctor, read these advices, which were written especially for your better preparation for surgery.
1. First thing to be done is to find out for how many years surgeon has been practicing on the plastic surgery. Some well-known plastic surgeon associations (as ASAPS- American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) on their websites has published names of reliable surgeons, but sometimes the highly-skilled doctors are not members of these associations, so it would good to ask him about his/her practice by yourself.
2. Find out does the surgeon has any hospital benefits, where is he certified.
3. Do not make a final decision if you did not have minimum four consultations with different surgeons!
4. It is very important if you feel that you can trust surgeon. But if you see that doctor doesn’t pay attention on your concern, just say “Goodbye” and visit another doctor!
5. During the first consultation tell your doctor all reasons why do you want this cosmetic plastic surgery, do not forget to mention any body imperfections that make you upset and what result are you expecting.
6. Ask your surgeon what kind of surgical (or even nonsurgical) techniques are available for your procedure and which he/she would recommend for you.
7. Listen carefully what surgeon says! Ask him/her more questions about treatment, its risk, complications and results.
8. Ask the doctor how he/she will correct complications.
9. Ask the surgeon what you should do during your recovery period, what remedies should you take, will you need a caregiver, when can you return to work and daily activities.
10. Make clear what is the surgeon’s policy on revisions – will he/she charge for them or they are included to your total surgical price.
11. Ask your surgeon does he/she have 24-hours emergency line, is it possible to call him/her any time you feel discomfort and pain.
12. Don’t be shy to ask the surgeon to show before and after pictures (usually this photos represent the surgeon’s best work).
13. It is vitally important to discuss about total surgical price during the very first consultation. You have to be informed are the any additional costs (for ex., compression garments, remedies and etc.), will they return money if you decide to cancel the treatment and what payment options (cash, credit card, paying by instalments and etc.) are offered by the surgeon.
14. You can search for additional information by yourself. Sometimes it’s quite useful to read messages on forums and discussion boards.
