Are pre-op visits a standard-of-care for facelifts?

Sorry Dina for all the anxiety you are experiencing.I would consider mandatory to meet your plastic surgeon weeks in advance of your booked surgical facelift day.In Toronto, I meet my patients twice, go over their concerns, options, take photos and measurements, discuss risks and complications, give them forms for blood work and ECG, pre and post-op instructions, etc. etc. etc.I would really insist in meeting your surgeon or consider meeting 1-2 other plastic surgeons to see how comfortable you are with him/her and the clinic.Hope this helps!

Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, Toronto Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Different surgeons use different protocols, but I think it is important that all bases are covered.  You should feel your questions and health concerns are being completely addressed.  In my practice, a preoperative visit is mandatory to fully discuss the procedure and make sure you are ready to go.