Resorting to Plastic Surgery to enhance your face and body is rather common nowadays. An essential first step in your Plastic Surgery journey is the preoperative consultation with the Plastic Surgeon. During this visit, the patient should find out all the details about the procedure. This information may include how to get ready for the Surgery and what to expect during the recovery period. To make the most out of your first Plastic Surgery consultation, here are five ways to go well prepared:
1. Do your research prior to your Plastic Surgery consultation
When you decide to take things to the next level and get a Plastic Surgery consultation, it is a good idea to do your research first. For example, if you are interested in a procedure to enhance the breast area, you can read about breast implants, reduction, or lift, depending on what might suit your needs.
The research should give you an idea about the ABCs of the procedure so you can have an outline in mind when you meet the Plastic Surgeon. This information will allow the Surgeon to focus more on your particular case than on the general description of the procedure.
2. Make a list of questions for the Plastic Surgeon
Doing your research will most probably raise a series of questions and concerns. It is always a good idea to write them down so you can ask the Plastic Surgeon during the consultation. Allowing the Plastic Surgeon to address all your concerns will help you be better prepared for the Surgery. The doctor’s answers can also significantly reduce your preoperative anxiety.
You should put on your list all the questions you have, no matter how insignificant they might seem. Some of them might be answered by default during the Plastic Surgery consultation, while others might need your asking them separately.
3. Be prepared to talk about your medical history
Plastic Surgery is often recommended to patients in good physical and mental conditions. Some underlying health issues can trigger complications during or after a Plastic Surgery procedure. At the same time, the recovery period can be more extended for some patients. Additionally, certain diseases can be incompatible with a particular plastic surgery procedure. As a result, during the Plastic Surgery consultation, the Plastic Surgeon needs to know about your medical history, as well as current medications you are taking and any allergies you have. It is important not to leave anything out when it comes to discussing your medical history with the Plastic Surgeon during the consultation.
4. Write down your desires and expectations
To achieve the desired results, the patient must tell the Plastic Surgeon what he/she expects from the procedure. A result that is good by the standards might not be ideal for a specific patient. For example, when it comes to breast implants, some patients are keen on getting a natural, tear shape of the breasts. For others, the round, perky breasts are the only acceptable outcome after the Surgery. That’s why it is very important to be clear when discussing your desires and expectations of your Cosmetic procedure. The Plastic Surgeon will then design a surgical plan accordingly.
Writing down your hopes and expectations can help you get a clear view of what you want before the consultation. Some patients find it easier to bring pictures to the Plastic Surgery consultation to show the Surgeon what they would like to get in terms of results. Keep in mind that each patient is different and everyone’s anatomical characteristics are unique. Therefore, different results can be expected in different patients, even when using the same technique. The Plastic Surgeon will explain what results can be achieved in your particular case.
5. Get ready to listen during your Plastic Surgery consultation
While you might have a very clear idea about what you want, it is crucial to be ready to listen when you go to the Plastic Surgery consultation. There are patients convinced they are ideal candidates for liposuction. During the Plastic Surgery consultation, they might find out that a tummy tuck is a more suitable procedure for them. This happens very often. The Plastic Surgeon will do a physical examination and verify whether your expectations are within reach. The result is an optimal surgical plan to help you achieve your aesthetic dreams.
The preoperative consultation that takes place before Plastic Surgery is the ideal time to discuss your dreams and expectations. At the same time, bring up your concerns to give the Plastic Surgeon a chance to address them in advance. A good preoperative consultation is essential for getting you ready for your Plastic Surgery. Also, this is the time when you get to know the Plastic Surgeon, and he gets to know you. Do your research and go prepared for the consultation to make the most out of your experience!
About Dr. Rosso and Peninsula Plastic Surgery
Awards & Acknowledgments
Dr. Rosso is one of the leading Plastic Surgeons in the South Bay and performs a large number of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery procedures.
Procedures are done at either his state-of-the-art Surgery Center or at the local Torrance and Little Company of Mary Hospitals.
Dr. Rosso has been voted 2019 Daily Breeze Reader’s Choice Winner; 2018 Daily Breeze South Bay’s Favorite; 2017 and 2018 Best of the Beach; and the Peninsula Plastic Surgery doctors and staff have been awarded the 2018 Spectrum Award for Customer Service Excellence. At the end of 2018, he has also received an Award from the ER Doctors and Medical staff at Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance for his great work and commitment to patients.