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Cosemtic Surgery Consultation Checklist

September 9, 2016 - If you're considering any type of cosmetic surgery, the first step is finding an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon and making an appointment for a consultation. You may be wondering what to expect at this first meeting, and the ASPS has some recommendations about how to prepare for it.

No matter what type of cosmetic surgery procedure you are planning on having, it's always a good idea to write down any questions or concerns you might have. Things like potential side effects and risks, recovery time, limits on activity during recovery time and whether or not follow-up visits are included in the price for the procedure are some good topics to cover.

The ASPS also suggests that you bring any medications and even vitamins or supplements you take regularly with you to the consultation, because cosmetic surgery is surgery after all. A list of any medical conditions or issues you have as well as your medical history will be needed because some conditions may preclude you from having plastic surgery.

It's really important to decide if you feel comfortable with the cosmetic surgeon at this first meeting. And it's okay if you don't and decide to look for a different surgeon. It's your body, and you want the best for it, right? You need to be comfortable asking the tougher questions like realistic procedure expectations or how much experience the surgeon has with the particular procedure you want. You also need to be totally satified with the answers, and if not, that cosmetic surgeon may not be a good fit for you.

So before your first cosmetic surgery consultation, take the time to gather your thoughts, gather your medical history and medications and write down your questions. The meeting should go smoother for both patient and surgeon, and that's a big first step to check off your cosmetic surgery checklist

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