What does the pre op appointment for a rhinoplasty usually consist of?

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. In the pre op visit we give you all the information you need to know of your procedure. Also we send you to make some pre op labs and a consult with a cardiovascular doctor to make sure that all your body system are good to make the procedure. Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

A preop appointment is usually the time where risks and benefits of the procedure are discussed, consents are signed, and final questions are answered in order to prepare you for the upcoming surgery.  This usually takes 45 minutes or longer, in order to ensure that you feel comfortable moving forward.

A rhinoplasty consult typically involves the patient explaining to the doctor there concerns in detail as to what bothers him the most about the nose.  That is followed by the examination of the nose by the physician which includes examination of the external nose and also the inside the nose including the nasal turbinates and the nasal septum.  In some cases the nasal endoscopy is also performed.  After this the surgeon explains is planned to the patient.  Some surgeon's might use a computer imaging program to show the details of any change.  Other surgeon's might use photographs of the previous patients will have the surgery to show the results.The most important part of this consultation is a detailed communication between the surgeon and the patient to ensure that the both understand each other in terms of goals and expectations.RegardsDr. J

A preoperative appointment is the patient's opportunity to raise any questions not previously asked, to clarify certain points about the surgical procedure, and to further learn his/her responsibilities pre- and postoperatively.  It is also the time that consents are signed, photos are taken, prescriptions are written, and the postoperative instructions are reviewed in written and oral fashion.  It is also an opportunity for the Surgeon's staff to ascertain certain key points that the patient may or may not have understood from the initial visit(s): discontinuation of aspirin or NSAIDs, discontinuation of any weight loss medication (phentermine, etc.), discontinuation of any excess Vitamin E, fish oil, or exotic vitamins, and making sure that the patient has a responsible adult accompanying them and staying overnight.

Usually there is no charge for cosmetic rhinoplasties.  If there is a functional component as in chronic breathing obstruction, then an insurance cost may be involved. 

Your appointment before surgery usually consists of reviewing the surgical plan with the patient, reviewing preoperative and post-operative instructions, addressing financial concerns and questions, and final scheduling of the surgery. Patients have usually reviewed photographs of before and after results by now and have decided on surgery.

Preoperative visits usually consist of going over postoperative instructions, obtaining prescriptions for after surgery, review your medical history and discuss any to avoid prior to surgery as well as preoperative pictures.  This is also a time to have any questions answered that you may have prior to your surgery and any questions for what to expect after surgery.  Thanks and good luck to you!

Every surgeon does his preoperative appointments differently, but in general, the answers that were previously posted are accurate.  One specific thing that needs to be done on this last visit before surgery is that you need to be absolutely sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page as to what your desires and expectations are and what the plan is to achieve those.  Many preop appointments are not done by the surgeon, so if you still have questions, like the ones I mentioned above, you need request that you talk to the surgeon again before the day of surgery.

 A pre-op appointment in our office consists of meeting with the physician to undergo the history and physical to rule out any medical issues that may be contraindicated to undergo elective cosmetic surgery. Patients also meet with the nurse to go over medications to avoid, prescriptions are usully given for the surgery, and all  questions are answered at that time so there is no surprises for the patient during the entire process of surgery.

A pre-operative appointment is typically scheduled 2 weeks prior to surgery. The appointment takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour and during that time pre-op photos are taken, prescription medications are given, all necessary paperwork is gone over, consents are signed and payment is collected in full. This is usually your last appointment with the office prior to your surgery date.