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Questions To Ask Your Plastic Surgeon In Chicago
Once you've done your research and selected a Chicago plastic surgeon for a consultation you need to
be prepared with a list of questions. This written list is extremely important because it is very easy
to feel intimidated and forget what you want to ask.
Remember that the reason for a consultation is for you to be evaluated and for you to have a complete
explanation and understanding of what is involved including all of the risks.
The Chicago plastic surgeon should spend a good amount of time with you during the consultation. If the
doctor concludes that you are a good candidate for the procedure, different treatment options should be
discussed.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, no matter how trivial or how personal you think they'll sound. It's a good
idea to write down your questions before hand and to make a not of the surgeon's answers as well.
Consider asking these questions:
- Does the physician have hospital privileges at local or major hospital?
- Ask about risks, recovery time
- Clearly understand expectations of surgery
- Ask to see before and after pictures of previous patients
- Possible to ask for referrals of patients who had same procedure to get an idea of the experience itself
- You should be prepared to ask these questions
More important questions you should ask your surgeon:
- How is the procedure performed?
- Are there any reasons why I am not a good candidate for this procedure?
- Ask if there are alternative procedures
- How often does the surgeon perform the procedure that you want? A few times a month is not enough.
- How long will the surgery take?
- What type of anesthesia will be used?
- When can you go home?
- How long is the recovery?
- When will the healing be completed?
- Ask about incisions. Where will they be located and how bad can the scarring be?
- Ask about all the risks or complications. There are risks with every procedure. Full details should be provided.
- What is the total cost including hospital fees and other extras?
- What is the policy if you back out regarding fees?
- Ask to see before and after pictures, however be aware that these can be touched up.
- Ask if you can be referred to other patients who have had the same procedure.
- When can you return to full normal activities, including exercise?
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