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Cosmetic Surgery Consultation

So you’ giving it a great deal of thought, and you have now decided to book your for a surgery procedure. This can be a very exciting time as you make your first steps towards a new, transformed you. It is quite normal to feel somewhat nervous, even by the sheer amount of information out there and what to ask at your with your .

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At Centre for Surgery, our patient care coordinators are always on hand to allay any you may have and to guide you all steps of your patient . We often find that get the best when they are with all the they need to make a fully informed decision on a . Given this, we thought it would be to give you some idea of which you could ask at your consultation with your .

Why do we not offer free consultations?

Free surgery consultations may seem like a good deal, but they can also be a source of danger. One potential danger is that the consultation may be used as a sales pitch to into undergoing procedures they may not need or want. Additionally, some practitioners may use free as a way to patients who are not good candidates for the they are offering. This can lead to poor outcomes and complications. Furthermore, some may not be fully or experienced, putting the at risk of harm. It is important to research and carefully any potential surgeon or before undergoing any cosmetic .

Choosing the right surgeon for your procedure

Although many people may well have made up their minds on their choice of at the first consultation, the of the first with your surgeon is all about getting to know your and making sure you are 100% of their qualifications and experience. Sometimes, that first with the can become quite a daunting experience. In most cases, you can be by having your own care coordinator with you in the . We would always recommend never to be shy in asking whatever questions you feel would be helpful to help you learn more about the procedure. We always believe there is no such thing as a silly question. You could ask the what their experience is in the procedure you’re interested in and also how many they have performed.

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Many at Centre for have a interest in a particular area. For example, some in facial surgery, . Other surgeons may in breast and body which includes , and . So, you choose a who has specialist expertise in the treatment you would like to have.

We have a wide variety of before and after photos of many types of cosmetic surgery on our . We are very thankful for the who have given to allow the publication of their images. However, these are only a small selection of before and after photos, and your will have many more to show you at your consultation. The purpose of before and after photos is to give you a broader idea of what your final result could potentially be and also to help to realistic expectations, as every patient is different.

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Most of our will often have a large online of before and after photos of a particular which you can view on their laptop at your consultation, particularly those surgeons who are sub-specialists in a particular type of procedure, such as rhinoplasty. Your will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have, and viewing different before and after photos can help you learn better about how different approaches may result in different outcomes, and this will help you make a more decision on what may work best for you.

safety comes first in everything we do, and it is important to know that you are in the very best hands when you choose to have your procedure with us. Centre for is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and has a robust clinical governance framework for optimising safety and in everything we do. Examples of you can ask about safety in cosmetic include: Who will carry out my anaesthesia, and where will my be carried out?

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It is essential to have a clear idea of what to expect on the day of your procedure, and this is where our support team will get involved to ensure you are as fully prepared as possible to make this a day for you. You could ask what your surgeon’s plan will be for the procedure, how you can best for the as well as what to expect in the period. It’s completely normal to feel a bit as the day of gets closer. Still, we want all our patients to feel very confident all the steps — before, during and after their .

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Other key questions to ask at your consultation

Cosmetic is not covered by health insurance, and there may therefore be several additional costs which may need to be in when out your planning for plastic surgery. Your or anaesthetist may certain blood tests and/or an ECG. You may also need to a prescription for and painkillers, garments, as well as any scar such as silicone strips or gel. Getting over all the potential costs can then help you to plan and budget effectively for your surgery.

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Most procedures will often require a short period of downtime, and this will necessitate time away from work to help with . Patients will want to plan for the surgery and recovery period, and it is essential to know how much time you need off work. This will depend on the type of you’re having as well as your . Patients having more major such as who are in a physically may require a longer period of time off with other office-based . Your may also recommend a number of things to avoid in the period, such as strenuous and heavy objects, and it is important to know how long these need to be in place.

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It is important to bear in mind that and can potentially have an impact on healing. All have their own detailed pre- and protocols, which you need to follow in full to make sure you have a smooth and recovery to enable you to get the very best results from surgery.

Our surgeons commonly get asked about smoking and alcohol pre- and post-surgery. At Centre for Surgery, we recommend, as a minimum, that patients stop smoking (including cannabis) for four weeks beforehand and to continue this for four weeks after surgery. Smoking affects wound by acting on your red blood cells and reducing the amount of oxygen they can carry, leading to slow and, in some cases, tissue death during the recovery phase. should also be a few days before to avoid interference with anaesthetic drugs that will be administered during your procedure.

For virtually all procedures, all patients should arrange for a responsible adult escort to them on the day of the procedure and look after them for at least the first 24 to 48 hours after their surgery. For some procedures, your surgeon may recommend a longer period of social support — such as a tummy tuck procedure — and this can be up to a week in some cases. Your escort needs to be over the age of 18. You must not travel home via public and must plan for either a car or a taxi. Your will also need to be present when you are ready for so that the post-operative nurse can give both verbal and written instructions to enable them to look after you overnight.

One of the most which patients ask at consultation is what to expect in terms of pain or discomfort after their surgery. You can be reassured by the fact that you will be given a prescription for painkiller medicines, which you should before the day of your . Some strong painkiller medicines, such as opiates, may cause nausea or constipation, and your may also medicines to treat these side effects to make you as comfortable as possible.

Every patient will want to know when they can expect to see the final results from their surgical procedure and when all the and swelling can be to completely.

The answer to this question will depend on what type of surgical you have had. Despite early results being within the four to six-week period after surgery when swelling has settled down, it may take up to one year for certain procedures such as to see the final results. Generally, in most cases, particularly in breast and body procedures, patients can expect to see their final results at the three to six-month mark.

Things to watch out for during the consultation

Only fully plastic surgeons work at Centre for Surgery, and every surgeon has a different fee structure, which takes into account a number of different costs that are part of each procedure. This includes the anaesthesia cost, specialised surgical items such as and costs. fees may also cover your pre- and care and your regular postoperative appointments.

Given the large number of different costs involved in the total price of the to ensure that your surgery is as safe and as possible and that your period is supervised by our team, the costs with should not be . who negotiate on price with the surgeon may find that they are potentially cutting costs that are to a safely out procedure. Sadly, this is often the case with surgery tourism in such as Turkey, where regulatory standards do not meet the requirements to be found in the UK.

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The of plastic in the UK is rightfully highly regulated, and the use of ‘two-for-one’ deals and other similar offers is banned. Some surgeons may offer a lower price on your procedure in return for you your experience or photos on social media. At Centre for Surgery, we think this is a huge red flag which should be avoided in all cases. This should be viewed as a warning sign that putting your safety first and striving to get the best result for you is not the top for your surgeon, who is greater value on their and having a large social media following.

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All should be clear that not seeing their surgeon at the should be seen as a worrying . At Centre for Surgery, you will always meet with your who will carry out your procedure, and they are assisted by your patient care coordinator. Other practices may book you in to see only a patient care coordinator, and in our view, this is not an ethical practice where you may only ever meet your surgeon for the first time on the day of your .

Book a consultation with an expert plastic surgeon at Centre for Surgery

We are proud to offer surgery consultations at Centre for so that you have complete freedom to ask all the you need to get a full and complete of a surgery before making any financial commitment. We believe that patients should never feel under any to decide before they are 100% ready and that they know what to expect from the that they are interested in having.

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Centre for is a CQC-regulated private hospital on London’s Baker Street, delivering plastic and through specialist surgeons. Our spans facial and , , for men, and body contouring such as and . Patient safety, and natural-looking results sit at the heart of everything we do.

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