5 Things You Should Bring To Your Cosmetic Surgery Appointment
So many patients eagerly anticipate their consultation appointment, that they actually frantically run out of the house forgetting half of what they wanted to bring. Below is a checklist of items for your consultation appointment (if you forget some items, that's ok-I promise).
1. Photos: if you have a photograph of your “old nose”, before it was broken, or those breasts that you admire so much a picture is worth a thousand words. Do not be shy about bringing in a naked picture from a magazine, or the profile you love from US weekly. Doctors are normal people-most of us at least- the more information we have the better we can communicate and create a shared vision.
2. Personal information: Driver’s license, insurance card, doctors' phone numbers. If you have an action packed schedule the day of your consult and don’t want to waste time, call the office prior. Many times the initial patient forms are available online or they can be faxed to you, to save wasted time, sitting in the waiting room.
3. Medications: If you are taking medications bring not only the name, but the dosage, and why the medication is being taken. I have had many patients come in taking a blood thinner like Warfarin, but have no idea why they are taking it. If you have any recent blood work or EKG (electrocardiogram) bring this in as well.
4. Bring a family member or friend. Sometimes four ears are better than two. Most doctors welcome a friend or relative into a consultation. To many people, doctors may be intimidating. When someone is nervous, the left side of the brain is dominant. It is the right side of the brain that is resposible for reason and logic. There is a good chance when walking out of the appointment, you may not remember if your questions were answered, and during the appointment you may forget the questions you wanted to ask! Bring your questions in writing.
5. Your schedule: make sure to bring in your calendar. It is best to have your schedule handy to make sure you can be seen in a timely fashion. Many times I have seen a patient who thinks they have planned out their facelift to be completely healed in time for her daughter’s wedding, but cannot fit this surgery into their timetable. Having your appointment book at your consult, will insure you and your cosmetic surgeon can accommodate. Sometimes a deposit is required to hold a date, so you may want to bring a check or credit card.
1. Photos: if you have a photograph of your “old nose”, before it was broken, or those breasts that you admire so much a picture is worth a thousand words. Do not be shy about bringing in a naked picture from a magazine, or the profile you love from US weekly. Doctors are normal people-most of us at least- the more information we have the better we can communicate and create a shared vision.
2. Personal information: Driver’s license, insurance card, doctors' phone numbers. If you have an action packed schedule the day of your consult and don’t want to waste time, call the office prior. Many times the initial patient forms are available online or they can be faxed to you, to save wasted time, sitting in the waiting room.
3. Medications: If you are taking medications bring not only the name, but the dosage, and why the medication is being taken. I have had many patients come in taking a blood thinner like Warfarin, but have no idea why they are taking it. If you have any recent blood work or EKG (electrocardiogram) bring this in as well.
4. Bring a family member or friend. Sometimes four ears are better than two. Most doctors welcome a friend or relative into a consultation. To many people, doctors may be intimidating. When someone is nervous, the left side of the brain is dominant. It is the right side of the brain that is resposible for reason and logic. There is a good chance when walking out of the appointment, you may not remember if your questions were answered, and during the appointment you may forget the questions you wanted to ask! Bring your questions in writing.
5. Your schedule: make sure to bring in your calendar. It is best to have your schedule handy to make sure you can be seen in a timely fashion. Many times I have seen a patient who thinks they have planned out their facelift to be completely healed in time for her daughter’s wedding, but cannot fit this surgery into their timetable. Having your appointment book at your consult, will insure you and your cosmetic surgeon can accommodate. Sometimes a deposit is required to hold a date, so you may want to bring a check or credit card.
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