Meet your cosmetic doctor, physician associate or anaesthesia associate
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- Meet your cosmetic doctor, physician associate or anaesthesia associate
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- Before your first appointment
Some questions to ask
- Will you carry out the procedure yourself? (If not, ask to meet with the doctor, physician associate or anaesthesia associate who will treat you).
- Have you done this procedure before?
- What does the procedure involve and how long will it take?
- How long will it take for me to recover?
- What sort of outcome can I expect?
- My procedure involves implants or injectables – can you confirm these meet approved guidelines?
- What are the potential risks and complications for me of the procedure?
- How long will the benefits last? Will I need to have the procedure done again?
- What potential costs are involved, including if anything goes wrong or needs to be repeated?
- What is covered (and not covered) by the aftercare you provide?
- Do you have insurance or indemnity? And what is the process if something goes wrong?
These are just some sample questions. For more suggestions, visit the Royal College of Surgeons of England website or the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons website.
Give your doctor, physician associate or anaesthesia associate the right information
Make sure you tell your doctor, physician associate or anaesthesia associate, about any medicines you take and other health-related issues you have.
They may want to consult with your GP or any other doctor, physician associate or anaesthesia associate that might be treating you. They need your permission to do this – you have the right to say no but this may affect the doctor’s, physician associate’s or anaesthesia associate’s view about how safe the procedure is and whether to go ahead.
