Plastic surgeons do most of the asking during an online consultation, but we’re open to answering your questions as well.
To help you select the right plastic surgeon for you, here’s a handy checklist of questions you need to ask your online consultation doctor:
About the Surgery
- What procedure/s do you recommend for me?
- What do I need to prepare before the procedure?
- What kind of anesthesia will be given to me?
- How will the surgery be performed?
- Where will the procedure be performed?
- What is the recovery like, and how long is the usual downtime?
- Do I need to stay overnight, or will it be an outpatient procedure?
- How long would I need assistance after surgery?
- When can I return to work and do my usual activities?
- Are there any complications associated with this procedure? How often do they arise? How are they handled?
- How long will it take to see results?
- How many follow-up consultations will I need?
- How much is the procedure? What’s the cost breakdown?
- Is it possible for my insurance to cover all or part of my procedure?
- Do you offer financing options?
- What are my options if I’m not happy with the outcomes of my surgery?
- What are my other surgical or non-surgical options?
About the online consultation doctor, your selected Surgeon
- Are you board-certified?
- What are your qualifications?
- How often do you perform this procedure? And for how long?
- Can I check out the before and after photos of your previous patients?
- Do you have hospital privileges?