luna_rose Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 Hello- It’s a good idea to prepare for your F2F consultation before walking into it! Below are some things you can do to prepare.Consultation ConcernsList some concerns you would like to address with the surgeries, such as: - Dented forehead - Uneven eyelids - Large jaw This will give your doctor or consultant some idea of what you want to fix. Photos + IdealThe next thing that you should have prepared is some photos of how you want to look (loosely). You could also list some instagram accounts to show your consultant or doctor for more in-depth examples. QuestionsThere are so many things that you should know before walking into that surgery room! Below is a basic list of example questions that you can ask. They are divided into categories. Doctor (Questions directly for your doctor) Are you certified by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery? How many years of plastic surgery training have you had? How many of these procedures do you perform a week? A month? What is the most popular surgical procedure you perform in your clinic? What the procedures involve Am I a good candidate for this procedure? How will you perform my procedure? Where will the procedure be performed? How many procedures of this type have you performed? How many other medical staff will assist with this procedure? Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure? If so, at which hospitals? What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure? What is your complication rate for this procedure? How are complications handled? What type of anesthesia will be used during the procedure? Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for each procedure and what results are reasonable for me? Can you provide me with references to patients on whom you have performed this procedure? If I request to have multiple operations, can they be safely performed at the same time, or do I need to have them scheduled separately? Cost of procedures; range of cost What is the exact breakdown of fees for this procedure? Are there any hidden fees? Will I need to pay extra if I need to stay in-patient? Accommodation Will I need to stay overnight, or will this be an out-patient procedure? If I will be staying overnight, may I see the in-patient recovery rooms? What will be monitored, and what kinds of tests will be administered during my in-patient stay? Who will determine when it is safe for me to return home, and how? May I meet those nurses and/or doctors? How long will my stay be? Recovery time How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery? What kind of pain should I expect, and how will this be managed? Are there any other medications or products (to care for my skin, or to manage potential side effects, for example), that you recommend I use during my recovery? What will the scarring be like? Will it be visible? How can I help minimize this? How many follow-up visits will I need? What is the recovery period like? What activities can I do during that time? Will I need help during recovery to care for myself? When can I start: Putting on makeup? Exercising? Taking a shower? Doing my normal activities? When can I return to work? How long do the results typically last? Will I need “touch-up” treatments in the future? What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the outcome of my surgery? If you are planning to negotiate pricing, prepare to do the following: 1. List example prices from other clinics. 2. State your budget as significantly lower than it actually is. 3. If you feel comfortable with it, offer your before and after pictures for them to use on their site, or even offer to be a model if the option is available. A good strategy for negotiating is to let them state the first pricing,then to offer a really low price, maybe 1/2 of what they said, and then to slowly bargain it with the above strategies. You can usually get anywhere from 10-30% off with these techniques, although sometimes if they have an model opening, the surgery can be anywhere from 50-100% off. If the price seems WAY to high, or the doctor seems sketchy, WALK AWAY. This is your body and your face and your mind. If you don’t trust the clinic, you can easily say sayonara and never look back. Choose what is best for you. I hope this helps you with your F2F consultations! Feel free to add things, and yes, the questions are pretty basic. I would also recommend having around 6 “ideal” pics; 2 front, 2 45 degrees, and 2 profile/side. Have a great day!!
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