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The most common questions during the consultation of plastic surgery
be informed
The consultation of plastic surgery will be more productive if you know everything about the process of your plastic surgery. This allows you to discuss with your plastic surgeon about plans that lead you to the desired aesthetic result and a pleasing emotional experience.
accept the practice approach
In some practices you will be attended exclusively by the plastic surgeon, individual deepened interview. In other, you will be interviewed and oriented by the assistant before talking with the plastic surgeon. The duration of the consultations also vary, can last an hour or 20 minutes.
be realistic
Each patient offers distinct limits and possibilities. The aesthetic results achieved through the same plastic surgery are different in each patient. You must understand what the plastic surgery "can" and "cannot" do for you.
be honest
Tell to the plastic surgeon about any health problems, even the insignificant problems. Don't feel embarrassed, the consultation is extremely confidential.
Explain to the plastic surgeon about the main points in your medical history, including previous surgeries, diseases, medications, use of contraceptives, hormone supplements, type of your work and lifestyle.
Talk about the consumption of nicotine , alcohol and drugs (?)cocaine damage the heart functios and makes anesthesia more dangerous - alcohol interacts with the medicines used in the plastic surgery and damages the organism . Discussing honestly these questions, does not mean you will not be able to do your plastic surgery, this will just allow the plastic surgeon to create a surgical plan that avoids possible problems.
plastic surgery photos
The plastic surgeons usually show albums with "before and after" photos. Pictures of real people subdued to the plastic surgery can create false expectations or disappoint you. See some details about the "before and after" plastic surgery photos.
plastic surgery graphic simulation
Many plastic surgeons use images to make sure their patients understand what they explain about the possibilities.
The graphic simulation provides an excellent opportunity to view the possible cosmetic changes, but does not guarantee absolute results. Learn more about plastic surgery graphic simulation.
anesthesia
This is the most common worry between the patients of plastic surgery. Learn more about anesthesia, safety levels and comfort.
surgery center
Performe your plastic surgery at a specialized clinic with well-equipped surgical center can be a good option, if you're healthy and stay less than four hours under general anesthesia or less than six hours under sedation.
But, if you have health problems or will remove a lot of fat, skin or just feel uncomfortable with the idea of performing your plastic surgery at a specialized clinic, performe your plastic surgery in hospital. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages both options.
plastic surgery price
The price of your plastic surgery can be present in single rate covering the cost of anesthesia, surgical center, materials, nursing and prostheses - or each component can be listed separately. Make sure you understand what each rate means.
Some plastic surgeons support the costs of consultation and provide free consultations to attract patients. Other plastic surgeons charge to cover the office's costs and the time spent.
pre-surgery consultation
Depending on the type of plastic surgery and the type of anesthesia, you will probably see your surgeon two weeks before your plastic surgery. By this consultation, The surgical plan is reviewed and you will sign the surgical consent.
You will be photographed and the asymmetries will be annotated to serve as a comparison after your plastic surgery. If your operation uses prostheses, the models will be chosen.