What do you want to achieve with cosmetic surgery? We encourage you to share your honest feelings about your appearance and what you’d like to improve.

The evaluation helps us make sure you are healthy enough for surgery. Your surgeon performs a physical exam and reviews your medical history. We ask about your current health conditions, medications and tobacco use.

If you do not qualify for surgery now, your provider may recommend steps to improve your health and increase your chances of being eligible, such as tobacco cessation and weight management programs.

This step involves a detailed discussion about your surgical options and the risks and benefits of each. During this counseling, we will also help you understand what to expect before, during and after surgery.

After the consultation, we give you written materials to review at home. Having cosmetic surgery is often a complex decision. Given the large amount of information you receive during your initial appointment, it’s common to have questions or concerns. If you wish, we offer a second visit with your surgeon so you can discuss your options further.

If you are ready to move forward with surgery, we schedule a preoperative appointment to review the procedure in more detail. During the appointment, we will discuss the known risks of the procedure, any long-term effects or scarring you may experience and an expected timeline for your recovery.

At any time during the process, you can pause to reconsider your decision. We want you to feel confident and are here for you at every step to provide support and education.