A consultation with your plastic surgeon should prepare you for surgery and solidify your confidence to move forward with your procedure of interest. Your plastic surgeon should welcome all of your questions to help ease your mind ahead of your surgery day. It is important to do your research and prepare a list of questions prior to meeting with your plastic surgeon.
Preparing before your plastic surgery consultation
Before your surgery, it is important to research the procedure you want done. All experienced plastic surgeons appreciate a patient who has done extensive research on their particular procedure. Next, begin compiling a list of questions to ask your plastic surgeon.
Here are some very important questions every patient should ask their plastic surgeon during their consultation:
- Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
- What other training or certifications do you have?
- Were you trained in the field of plastic surgery?
- How many years of experience do you have overall?
- How much experience do you have with this particular procedure?
- How many times have you performed this particular procedure?
- Do you have patient testimonials and before and after photos?
- Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
- What are the pros and cons of this procedure?
- Are there any risks and/or complications with this procedure?
- How will complications or emergencies be handled in the operating room?
- What type of anesthesia is required for this particular procedure?
- Who will be performing the anesthesia and what are their qualifications?
- Where will the surgery take place and is the surgical facility accredited?
- What are your surgical staff's credentials and how experienced are they?
- Do you have hospital privileges? If so, which hospitals?
- How long is the recovery for this procedure and what will recovery look like?
- What are my options if I am unsatisfied with my results?
- What is your revision surgery financial policy?
When you’re ready to move forward with your plastic surgery procedure, feel free to contact us or call us to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Crofts, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Utah.
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