Cosmetic surgery consultation questions to ask your doctor

1. What are your credentials and training experience?Patients are often referred to a surgeon by word of mouth; so, it is important to know what qualifies the surgeon to perform your procedure. Ask your surgeon if he/she is “board certified” in plastic surgery. ASPS Member Surgeons are certified by... more

The consultation process has many aspects. The most important is that does the doctor and staff communicate clearly and are you comfortable with how you are treated. The patient should be comfortable in communicating their needs and objectives to the surgeon, and the surgeon should then provide a honest... more

It is very important when going in to a plastic surgical consultation to think through what questions you have and what information you need to learn to receive the maximum benefit from the visit. Having a written list can be helpful in organizing these questions and can assure that all are answered. Key... more

The best questions to ask during a consultation with a plastic surgeon include:  What are the complications associated with this procedure? How are charges for complications or revisions handled in your practice? How many of these procedures have you performed? Are you certified by the American Board of... more