I know what it’s like to want a little nip and tuck, but be nervous about it. I also know that finding the right doctor is key to making sure you get a great result. Here are some tips on how to find the best surgeon for your procedure:
Meet With Doctors You’re Interested In Before Making An Appointment
One of the best ways to get a feel for a plastic surgery practice and its doctors is by meeting in person. You can ask questions you might not have thought of in an email or phone call, such as: “What will I be paying?” and “How long do you think my procedure will take?” If this sounds like something that would make you more comfortable with choosing a certain practice, then by all means arrange an appointment!
Ask To See BeforeAnd After Photos Of Their Work
Asking to see examples of the doctor’s work is an important step in finding out if they are right for you, says Dr Lawrence Gray. Many plastic surgeons will have digital images of their patients’ procedures, including before-and-after photos and even videos. You should ask to see these, as well as any other plastic surgery photos that might be available.
It’s also worthwhile to ask how many procedures like yours the doctor has performed and how many years he or she has been doing them for. A surgeon who has been practicing for decades is likely to have more experience than one who only recently graduated from medical school!
Find Out If The Procedure Is Covered By Your Insurance Plan
If you have insurance, the first thing to do says Dr Lawrence Gray is to find out if the procedure is covered by your plan. You can ask about this with your primary care physician or other health care professionals at their office.
If they aren’t able to tell you, try calling your insurance provider directly and asking about the procedure in question and how it is covered. Ask about any out-of-pocket costs that may apply, as well as whether or not a referral from your primary care physician will be necessary before scheduling an appointment with a plastic surgeon (this depends on what type of surgery).
If there are no out-of-pocket expenses associated with getting plastic surgery done through one’s own insurance company–or if those costs are minimal–then it’s likely worth going ahead with having this done instead of paying cash up front for something else entirely new like Botox injections!
Be Sure You Know What Will Be Included In The Price
You should also ask about the cost of the procedure, anesthesia, any other procedures that may be necessary and follow up care. Your doctor should be able to give you an idea of what you can expect to pay for each part of your surgery including any medications that might be needed after surgery.
What if they don’t?
If a doctor isn’t willing or able to give you an estimate on how much plastic surgery will cost then it might be time to look elsewhere for treatment options.
