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

Every surgeon works a little
differently. I personally like to meet with my patients during every visit to
our office. This allows me to make my own evaluations and provide what I feel
is the best care for my patients. I go over pre-op and post-op instructions
during a preoperative visit, which is usually 1-2 weeks before the procedure.
This is an important decision in my patients’ lives, and I do my best to
approach it that way. I believe in repetition and preparation, especially with
the amount of information each patient receives. I like for my patients to hear
the same information multiple times (as well as in writing) so that when the
day of the procedure arrives, they are at least familiar with each step of the
process, including what to expect during the procedure and recovery. I also go
through pictures of patients of mine who have had the same procedures and show
what the recovery will typically look like. I find that when patients go
through each step of the process and they have already been prepared for it, it
makes their recovery easier. It helps limit any surprises. The most important
piece of information that my patients get is my personal cell phone number for
24/7 VIP access to me … there are no silly questions or times that are
off-limit.

Thanks for your question.

Although preop consults vary from practice to practice, we
recommend a preop visit in order to review medical history, review your
procedure, and answer specific questions.
We also go over postop instructions at that time. I wish you the best of luck.

Dear DinaTelli-In my practice I prefer that patients come in for a preoperative visit.  Only in extenuating circumstances (patient comes from out of state or country) do I make exceptions, and even then I still try to get them in a few days early for a preop visit.  I think it is better practice to do so.  Postoperative instructions can be given at the preop visit--we often end up giving them again in the recovery area after surgery.  Hope this helps!Best,Dr. Most