Plastic Surgery Consultation
A plastic surgery consultation is an initial meeting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss goals, evaluate candidacy, review options, see before/after photos, and receive a personalized surgical plan with pricing.
Definition
A plastic surgery consultation is an initial meeting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss goals, evaluate candidacy, review options, see before/after photos, and receive a personalized surgical plan with pricing.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
The consultation is the most important step in the plastic surgery journey. During a typical 30-60 minute consultation, the surgeon will: review medical history and current medications, discuss aesthetic goals and expectations, perform a physical examination, explain surgical options and techniques, show before/after photos of similar patients, discuss risks and complications, outline the recovery timeline, and provide a detailed cost breakdown. Many practices charge a consultation fee ($50-$250) that is applied toward the procedure cost if surgery is booked. Virtual consultations (video or photo-based) are increasingly available as a first step. Patients should come prepared with questions, photos of desired results, a list of medications, and an understanding that consultation is not a commitment. Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and membership in ASPS/ASAPS are key quality indicators to verify.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about plastic surgery consultation — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1How much does a consultation cost?
- 2What should I bring to my consultation?
- 3Do you offer virtual consultations?
- 4How do I know if a surgeon is board-certified?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk explains the consultation process, confirms the consultation fee and whether it is applied to the procedure, offers virtual consultation options, and schedules in-person or virtual consultations.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about plastic surgery consultation.
A plastic surgery consultation is an initial meeting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss goals, evaluate candidacy, review options, see before/after photos, and receive a personalized surgical plan with pricing. The consultation is the most important step in the plastic surgery journey. During a typical 30-60 minute consultation, the surgeon will: review medical history and current medications, discuss aesthetic goals and expectations, perform a physical examination, explain surgical options and techniques, show before/after photos of similar patients, discuss risks and complications, outline the recovery timeline, and provide a detailed cost breakdown.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains the consultation process, confirms the consultation fee and whether it is applied to the procedure, offers virtual consultation options, and schedules in-person or virtual consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains the consultation process, confirms the consultation fee and whether it is applied to the procedure, offers virtual consultation options, and schedules in-person or virtual consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains the consultation process, confirms the consultation fee and whether it is applied to the procedure, offers virtual consultation options, and schedules in-person or virtual consultations.
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