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What Questions Should I Ask at my Consult?
By johnna1972 on 03 Jan 2011
What questions should I ask at my consult to know if the doctor is using the proper technique? It is all about technique right, the taking out, purifying the right amount, etc. My fear is they can all talk a pretty good talk, and I don't want to waste my money.
1. Length of Procedure
2. Length of Recovery
3. How many times have you done the procedures?
4. Is anesthesia care is provided by board-certified M.D. anesthesiologists?
5. Are major surgical procedures are performed in an accredited surgery center?
6. Is an overnight observation after surgery with the bedside care of an R.N. available?
7. Number of follow up appointments needed.
8. Is post-op care cost included in the procedure price?
9. If not, what are the costs?
10. How soon would I be able to go back home? (If doctor is out-of-town)
Surgeon’s Performance & Procedure
11. What are your complication and reoperation rates for this procedure?
12.Have you had any serious complications and unplanned hospitalizations after cosmetic surgery?
13. Has a cosmetic surgery that you performed ever resulted in a lawsuit?
14. Have you ever been disciplined by a state medical board?
15. Do you strive to produce results that are natural-appearing, that do not advertise a trip to the operating room.
16. Do you have other patients who are willing to speak to prospective patients about their full experience results?
17. Is it possible to speak to any of your patients who has had the same/similar procedure and if possible, a similar starting point as mine.
18. Do you feel that we share the same aesthetic vision for me?
19. Have I asked you any questions that you feel were inappropriate?
20. Do you believe in God? (If they say NO, they will NOT service/operate on me.
1) How long since you had the procedure done? How much of the fat was reabsorbed would you say?
2) Who was your Surgeon and how much was your procedure?
3) Overall is there any lumping of fat anywhere on your butt?
From you pic it seems like you had great results, any info is greatly appreciated.
Hi Johnna,
That's a good question, and one that so many people stress about regardless of the surgery!
Definitely ask to see before and after photos, and look at them with a skeptical eye. Try to find some "before" photos that look like you, and see if the "after" effect is what you're looking for. Also, some doctors are willing to let you talk to former patients, and this can be a great resource for information you'd never think to ask. Of course, you have to remember that no doctor is going to send you to talk to an unhappy patient, so do your research online too and try to create a full picture of what the doctor is like: does he generally get good results, do you trust him, are you happy with the results he says he can give you, etc.
Have you scheduled any consultations yet? If you let us know who you're seeing, we can look up reviews for you. PM me if you don't want to share the docs' names publicly (click on my name and then click the "Mail" icon).
Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress!
--Sharon
I live in NYC and I was thinking about gettin my BBL with Kenneth R Francis, I havent called them yet because Im still looking for the best place to do it at. I am wondering if Kenneth is the best one to go to in NYC or if you would suggest anyone else?
have a blessed day!