Dr. Ashley Robey and Alisha Story, Aesthetician, review things that every prospective patient should consider before having a plastic surgery consultation.
01:30 Standard questions you should always ask/know about your surgeon
04:11 Who should come to the consult with you?
05:25 Can I show my surgeon some photos?
07:16 Social medial trends and plastic surgery
08:53 Lies of omission
10:09 Plastic surgery is not a weight loss procedure
11:02 Despite what the AMA says, BMI is a useful tool (it's not racist)
13:07 Smoking and diet
15:40 I'm okay if you meet with another plastic surgeon
20:22 Complete your online paperwork before your scheduled appointment time
22:30 Focus on your top few priorities
25:33 Bring a list of questions you have
28:00 Don't lie to your surgeon
29:42 Optimize health before surgery (e.g. Live Better MD)
31:29 Leave with a plan but also enjoy your time
34:16 Deal breakers in finding the right surgeon
38:01 Get recommendations from surgeon who can offer a full spectrum of services
39:30 Plan ahead & schedule accordingly
41:44 Summary of consult considerations
