Your first consultation at Blooming is an important step on your journey, and being well prepared will help you get the most out of it. In this article, we share practical tips to help you arrive ready: what questions to bring, what information to share about your health and medications, what to wear, and what to realistically expect from the appointment. Our plastic surgeons believe that an open and honest conversation is the foundation of a successful outcome. The better prepared you are, the more productive and reassuring your consultation will be.
A plastic surgery procedure can feel daunting, as it naturally stirs uncertainty. Fortunately, patients can often say afterwards that the procedure exceeded their expectations — especially once the final result becomes visible.
In most cases, a great deal of uncertainty can be dispelled beforehand by gathering the right information from your plastic surgeon. However, preparing thoroughly for a first consultation is something that people sometimes find difficult. This blog therefore offers a number of useful tips to help you prepare for your first consultation.
Gather as much information as possible
Fortunately, there is a great deal of reliable information to be found on the internet about various plastic surgery procedures. You are probably considering a plastic surgery procedure because you are unhappy with a particular part of your body, and you may already have a specific procedure in mind.
Plastic surgery is, however, a field that is constantly evolving. There are ever more different treatments available that can more effectively address specific concerns. It is therefore advisable not only to seek information about the procedure you have in mind, but also to look into alternative treatments. Try to find the treatment that best matches your desired outcome.
Once you have made a selection of possible treatments, you can make a well-considered decision together with the advice of the plastic surgeon.
Think carefully about exactly what you would like to change
It happens regularly that people are unhappy with a certain part of their body and quickly gravitate towards a familiar treatment. If you are unhappy with your breasts, for example, this does not necessarily mean that breast augmentation is the most appropriate treatment.
In such a case, it is better to first carefully consider which specific aspect of your breasts you are unhappy with, and then determine together with the plastic surgeon how this can best be addressed. The more clearly you can articulate which aspect of your body you are unhappy with, the better a plastic surgeon will be able to advise you on the most suitable treatment options.
Compare prices and do not compromise on quality
It is important that you research the costs of the procedure you have in mind thoroughly in advance. Choosing the cheapest clinic is rarely a good idea. Look for elements of clinics that inspire confidence.
Kliniek Blooming, for instance, is part of the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis, and the plastic surgeons of Kliniek Blooming have been voted the best in the Netherlands four times in an Elsevier survey. Such facts help to assess whether a clinic is trustworthy and delivers quality. Furthermore, all plastic surgeons are BIG-registered and members of the NVPC and NVEPC.
Bring someone with you to the consultation
It is a good idea to bring someone you trust to the first consultation. This gives you the opportunity to discuss the conversation calmly with someone afterwards, and reduces the likelihood of forgetting to ask certain questions.
By following the above advice, you can go into your first consultation with confidence, and you are more likely to come away with all the information you need from the plastic surgeon.