How many pre-op visits with your surgeon are typical?

Thanks for your question.  In my practice there is no standard number of visits; some patients come to the office having seen multiple other surgeons, with a very good understanding of their options and very specific goals.  For these patients a single visit is usually fine.  On the other end of the spectrum are people who require multiple appointments to ensure they are fully informed and are comfortable with their final surgical choice.  Most of my patients have two preoperative appointments.

I will have as
many consultations as needed for the patient to feel comfortable with their
decision to proceed with surgery.  My policy is if it has been 6 months or more
since I last saw the patient prior to surgery then a 2nd consultation
is required.  I will reiterate what to
expect regarding surgery as well as address any questions they have.  If you are comfortable proceeding without
another consultation fine, if not, contact your surgeons office to book
another.  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question.  The first visit is the consultation which typically takes 45-60 minutes and includes a discussion about the procedure as well as a thorough evaluation.  There is so much information given that it is impossible for any patient to absorb it all.  Therefore, we prefer a second preoperative visit two weeks before surgery to answer any other questions, perform a physical exam, take photos and provide prescriptions. For breast reduction surgeries, I like to have this second visit the day before surgery so that I can perform the pre-operative markings which saves time the day of surgery.Good luck.