Questions To Ask at Your Post Weight Loss Surgery Consultation
Losing a significant amount of weight can often be a life-changing development. However, I have treated many patients over the years who have experienced this kind of weight loss and still required additional aesthetic assistance to achieve the physique they desired. Over time, it’s only natural for extra weight to cause the skin to become stretched in areas like the abdomen, arms, thighs, and more. In these situations, post weight loss surgery can be an incredibly helpful next step for many people.
Because there are so many procedure options available, post weight loss surgery consultation is especially important for patients. This pre-surgery consultation appointment is critical in order to fully understand your available options and the aesthetic results that your surgery is capable of providing. In order to help my patients make the most out of their pre-surgery preparation, I have provided a helpful guide of questions to ask during any post weight loss surgery consultation.
- Are you board-certified as a plastic surgeon?
- How many years of experience do you have performing post weight loss surgery?
- Which body contouring procedures are the best fit for my specific needs?
- Will my surgery be performed under general anesthesia or a local anesthetic?
- How much visible scarring can I expect following post weight loss surgery?
- Will there be any additional weight loss after my post weight loss surgery?
- Can I combine multiple post weight loss procedures into one combined surgery?
- Do you have post weight loss surgery before and after pictures from patients you have previously worked with?
- Are there any notable risks or complications associated with my post weight loss surgery?
- What will recovery be like in the days following my post weight loss procedure?
- How much downtime for recovery should I plan for following my post weight loss surgery?
I have been performing post weight loss procedures for many years and have seen firsthand the power that even minor aesthetic tweaks can have on a person’s appearance and self-esteem following their body transformation. For more information on post weight loss surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.