When it comes time to have a consultation with the plastic surgeon, many
people find themselves without a voice. They listen patiently while the
doctor explains everything they want and then when ...
When it comes time to have a consultation with the plastic surgeon, many
people find themselves without a voice. They listen patiently while the
doctor explains everything they want and then when the time comes for
questions, they clam up. Is this because they are intimidated by their
surroundings or is it because they genuinely don’t have anything to ask?
In many cases, it may be a little of both. Regardless, it is a
situation you’ll want to avoid. Asking questions is the only way you’ll
be able to gather the information you need to make an informed decision.
And an informed decision is the only kind you should make when it comes
to getting cosmetic surgery. Here are three questions your doctor
should answer.
What are the risks?
This is an important one. If you’re in front of a plastic surgeon, it
means you’ve probably come at least 90% of the way towards determining
that you want cosmetic enhancement. People don’t have a whim one day and
say, “Hey, I think I’ll make an appointment for a consultation.” You’ve
likely thought about it for weeks, if not much longer. But online
articles and magazines can only tell you so much. Hear it straight from
the horse’s mouth. This can tell you a couple of things. One, you need
to know the risks. Two, you need to know if the doctor will be up front
about them. This means no sugarcoating. It’s only natural to downplay
the risks (especially if they are very uncommon to begin with), but the
doctor should be willing to give you the information you need to make
your decision.
Can I see before and after photos?
If you’re thinking of hiring a plastic surgeon, you should probably see
some photos of his work. If a doctor is unwilling to show you these
photos, you can take it as an immediate reason to run—not walk—out of
the office and find someone else to do your procedure. There’s no good
reason a doctor shouldn’t be able to show you such pictures. It means
one of two things. One, he isn’t experienced enough to have built a
portfolio. This isn’t good. Or two, he knows the second you see the
work, you’ll be heading for the door. In either scenario, you’re better
off finding a new doctor.
Can I get some references?
No plastic surgeon worth his salt will be able to refuse you on this
one. Certainly, some people are not going to be willing to act as a
doctor’s salesman, no matter how satisfied they were with the procedure.
But many will be, and if a doctor is doing good work and has been doing
so for many years, he should have no problem furnishing you with three
or four names willing to extol his virtues and show off their work.
doctor explains everything they want and then when ...
When it comes time to have a consultation with the plastic surgeon, many
people find themselves without a voice. They listen patiently while the
doctor explains everything they want and then when the time comes for
questions, they clam up. Is this because they are intimidated by their
surroundings or is it because they genuinely don’t have anything to ask?
In many cases, it may be a little of both. Regardless, it is a
situation you’ll want to avoid. Asking questions is the only way you’ll
be able to gather the information you need to make an informed decision.
And an informed decision is the only kind you should make when it comes
to getting cosmetic surgery. Here are three questions your doctor
should answer.
What are the risks?
This is an important one. If you’re in front of a plastic surgeon, it
means you’ve probably come at least 90% of the way towards determining
that you want cosmetic enhancement. People don’t have a whim one day and
say, “Hey, I think I’ll make an appointment for a consultation.” You’ve
likely thought about it for weeks, if not much longer. But online
articles and magazines can only tell you so much. Hear it straight from
the horse’s mouth. This can tell you a couple of things. One, you need
to know the risks. Two, you need to know if the doctor will be up front
about them. This means no sugarcoating. It’s only natural to downplay
the risks (especially if they are very uncommon to begin with), but the
doctor should be willing to give you the information you need to make
your decision.
Can I see before and after photos?
If you’re thinking of hiring a plastic surgeon, you should probably see
some photos of his work. If a doctor is unwilling to show you these
photos, you can take it as an immediate reason to run—not walk—out of
the office and find someone else to do your procedure. There’s no good
reason a doctor shouldn’t be able to show you such pictures. It means
one of two things. One, he isn’t experienced enough to have built a
portfolio. This isn’t good. Or two, he knows the second you see the
work, you’ll be heading for the door. In either scenario, you’re better
off finding a new doctor.
Can I get some references?
No plastic surgeon worth his salt will be able to refuse you on this
one. Certainly, some people are not going to be willing to act as a
doctor’s salesman, no matter how satisfied they were with the procedure.
But many will be, and if a doctor is doing good work and has been doing
so for many years, he should have no problem furnishing you with three
or four names willing to extol his virtues and show off their work.
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