To get the results out of a cosmetic procedure requires a little effort on your part. Knowing what you want and what might achieve that can go a long way in getting the best results. Knowing how to prepare for your consultations and procedure is extremely important so that you are never taken by surprise during a consult.
Also knowing what to expect at each stage of the process will make you prepared and ensure you leave the final consultation happy with your results.
Research the procedure and its alternatives
Know the benefits, risks and limitations of all your options. What risks are you willing to take in a procedure? No medical procedure is without risk, some more than others.
Does this surgery leave a scar? How much recovery time will you need? How painful is the recovery for this procedure? Researching these questions before an initial consultation will allow for a more informed discussion in the actual appointment.
Go into research with an open mind about how to resolve the issues you seek from cosmetic surgery. The initial procedure you had in mind may not be the best for the specific results you are looking for.
Write your questions down
We’ve all been to a doctor’s appointment and forgotten to ask something that’s been on our mind for months. Writing down any questions you have and bringing that list along to your appointment ensures you will get answers to all the questions you had and you won’t be going into a procedure with any doubts or uncertainties.
Write the answers down too!
There is no point in getting all your pressing questions answered and then forgetting the answers when you try to recall them a few weeks later. This saves you and the surgeon’s practice staff time, and gives you something to refer back to when making arrangements without second guessing yourself.
Finances
It is no secret that cosmetic surgery isn’t the cheapest thing going. Give consideration to how you will go about paying for the procedure in advance of needing to make payment. Sometimes banks have withdrawal limitations that won’t allow you to complete the transaction the way you had first planned. This preparation ensures your surgery can go ahead without delay. Knowing how much is due, when it is due and how you can settle the bill will save a lot of stress for all involved.
Travel arrangements
How will you be getting home after the procedure? You may not be capable of driving due to medication and pain. Making these arrangements in advance saves stress in the lead up to your surgery.
Follow up consultations must be taken into consideration too. You may still be in too much discomfort to drive yourself safely. Making necessary arrangements to get to check-ups before you even have the procedure means you are less likely to miss out on important and vital care.
If you are interested in having a cosmetic procedure done, don’t hesitate in contacting our friendly reception team to arrange an appointment.
