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BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT Before scheduling a consultation, visit each surgeon’s website and develop a list of questions in order to discuss what is involved with a specific procedure. Ask other medical specialists like your gynecologist or internist for a referral. Make sure the doctor is a reputable member of an organization of surgeons who specialize and that he has documented education in performing the procedures you are considering. Read up on the procedures you are investigating. Get to know as much as you can about the doctor before you make the appointment to save your valuable time and money. Find out in advance about the range of fees so you can be prepared to stay within your budget. Once your initial list is narrowed down, start scheduling your consultation visits. The consultation visit can run fifteen minutes to a full hour in some cases. However, consultation fees can add up if you will be seeing several doctors. If you do your homework ahead of time, you may be able to rule out some of the doctors on your list even before you make your appointment. This is where the services of a specialized cosmetic surgery consultant can save you money in the long run. KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK It is common practice in cosmetic surgery for a doctor to hand you a mirror at the beginning of the consultation and ask you to show him what is bothering you, “What can I do for you?” It is your responsibility to communicate your goals to the doctor or dentist. You are not expected to know exactly what you need on your own, but you should be able to explain as specifically as possible what you don’t like about your face, body or smile, what looks different or not as good as it used to, and what you want to change or improve. Don’t arrive at your consultation appointment with a blank slate. Most practitioners hate to be asked the ubiquitous question, “What would you do to me?” Prepare a list of questions to bring with you to your consultation visit so you don't forget anything important to ask, and take notes. You can forget most of what he or she tells you during the initial visit unless you write it down. Save questions about fees, payment and scheduling for the doctor's staff. You need to know the basics of the procedure and how they apply directly to you specifically. Understanding the limitations of the procedure is also crucial. Skin type, degree of skin elasticity, individual healing, bone structure, general health, dental health, previous surgery to the area, and many other factors will determine to some extent the quality of the result you can expect. GETTING A SECOND OPINION Never go with the first or only doctor you see; always get at least a second opinion and preferably three or more before you choose. Even if you may love the first doctor you see and feel very comfortable with him, go and see at least one or two others for confirmation and comparison. After the third, you may still find you want to go with the first one you saw, but only after you see others are you really qualified to choose wisely. Unless you feel comfortable with the doctor and what he or she is recommending for you, see another doctor until it feels like a good fit. If it doesn't feel right, you should always continue with the interview process. Once you have narrowed down your list to two or three names, go back and see the frontrunner again. You should always see the doctor who will be doing your actual procedure at least twice before the operation. This second meeting should leave you feeling confident that you have made a wise choice. You may still have some sleepless nights and pre-surgery jitters but, by this time, you should have confidence in the doctor you have chosen. Finding the right cosmetic doctor is a very personal journey. You owe it to yourself to approach cosmetic procedure like an empowered and educated consumer. Working with a legitimate cosmetic surgery consultant who can give you an impartial view on what your options are, is a worthwhile investment. All rights reserved. Wendy Lewis & Co Ltd offers private image enhancement consultations in New York and London, and via phone and email from all over the world, for men and women. Wendy's 10th book, Plastic Makes Perfect: The Complete Cosmetic Beauty Guide (Orion) is available on Amazon.co.uk. www.wlbeauty.com, wlbeauty@aol.com. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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