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The aim of your initial consultation is to identify your particular needs, goals and desires with regard to your own personal appearance. This will particularly focus on what is bothersome to you, for that is what's of primary importance. It is not what bothers your husband, wife, boyfriend, significant other, but rather what is the cause of concern to you.

Typical comments heard will include things like, "Doctor, my eyes don't bother me very much, but I can't stand this hanging skin on my neck"...or... "These bags under my eyes are driving me crazy". It will be those things, which are bothersome to you; they will be the area of focus.

We are also going to spend some time providing you with information or to put it more accurately... dispelling some misinformation that is prevalent in cosmetic surgery. For instance, that you have to be a certain age before you consider a face lift (not true) or facial surgery only lasts five years (especially not true!!!). With all of my patients, I hold up my hands and tell them... "these are not magic wands... but they are highly experienced hands that have been practicing cosmetic surgery for 30 years"... use that experience to help me direct you, answer all of your questions and make what is the best choice for you.

After all this, I am going to recommend a treatment program, which we will discuss mutually. This may include ancillary procedures beyond your initial request (for example, skin rejuvenation, etc.) and then an overall treatment plan will be proposed.

After a plan has been proposed, myself or one of my staff will review the financial factors for you and will provide and other information, including financing, that you may require.

Please don't feel that you have to make a decision, you don't. We would you prefer that you go home, think about it, discuss it with your loved ones, and return at any time. The purpose here is to provide you with as much information as possible and then through mutual discussion, decide upon what would be the best course for you.

Look at it this way, this is a day you're doing something for yourself, this is your day so sit back and enjoy! Remember, consultations are always complimentary and financing is available.