Before Your Consult

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