Before booking any sort of plastic surgery procedure, one must first have a consultation (or two) with their surgeon. A consultation is your one-on-one “getting to know you” time with your doctor. To get the most of your cosmetic surgery consultation, use your time wisely. Ask questions, come prepared, and get to know your surgeon. Dr. Stephanides offers complimentary consultations. He enjoys getting to know his patients and giving them a chance to know him.
We often get asked “what should I expect during my first consultation?”, and this is a perfect opportunity to answer that question for you!
What will happen during the consultation?
Dr. Stephanides will spend the consultation giving you a better understanding of the surgery in which you are interested. He will go over how the surgery is performed, the differences among the techniques, and what is the best surgical option for you. Dr. Stephanides will also give you information about the facility he operates at in Nashville,Tennessee.
After your time with the doctor is complete, a member of his team will go over the pricing and payment options the office offers, and let you know how to proceed if you wish to come in for another consultation or book surgery. There is no pressure to book a surgery during the consultation. Dr. Stephanides wants his patents to feel comfortable, prepared and well informed before surgery and that’s what the consultation is all about.
What should I bring with me?
Our office does not require you to bring anything specific with to your consultation. However, it is helpful to bring a list of medications you are taking and drug allergies that you are aware of. If you have specific questions, feel free to write them down and bring them with you. It is perfectly okay with us, if you would like to bring a friend, partner, or spouse with you to your consultation.
What questions should I ask the doctor?
Dr. Stephanides will do his best to answer any questions about the surgery, pre-op, post-op and everything in between. However, as with any plastic surgeon, there are always a few questions that are important to ask:
Are you board certified?
Is the doctor familiar with this type of surgery?
What type of anesthesia will I receive?
What will my recovery be like?
Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
How long will the consultation last?
Dr. Stephanides does not like to keep his patients waiting. Expect to be brought back within minutes of your arrival. The consultations last about an hour. The time may be shorter or a bit longer depending on the depth of the procedure. Do not worry about feeling rushed. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask the doctor. You are his number one priority and he wants you to feel satisfied and at ease when you leave your consultation.
Have any more questions for the doctor? Be sure to let us know in the comments!
