If you think you’d like to have surgery, the next step is to choose a plastic surgeon. It’s important to work with someone you feel you can trust. After all, deciding to have plastic surgery in the UK is a major step. Not only are you likely to be investing a significant amount of money, you also need to feel confident that you share the same vision about what constitutes good results.
We would always recommend that you do lots of research when considering plastic surgery.
You should equip yourself with lots of information about the procedure you have in mind. You can find lots of great information on the website of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstruction and Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the NHS provides very good online information.
Here are 3 key tips to help you choose the right surgeon for you.
- Choose a well-established practice with a proven track record
Our patients appreciate the fact that we have a well-established plastic surgery practice offering impartial advice and guidance. During your initial consultation, you’ll find that we look at the pros and cons of the procedure you’re considering, and explore any associated risks. We will assess the area of your face or body you wish to change and give you an accurate indication of whether we feel we can meet your expectations.
After your initial consultation, we are happy to continue to answer any further questions or meet with you while you weigh up whether surgery is right for you – there’s absolutely no pressure at all to go ahead with any treatment.
- Choose a surgeon with happy former patients
Nothing recommends a surgeon more strongly than happy former patients. When you explore having surgery with us we’ll share with you lots of before and after photos of previous patients so you can see the results we’ve achieved over the many years we’ve been helping people from all over the North West and further afield.
- Meet the surgeon who will be operating on you
It’s surprising how often patients meet with non-surgical staff in their initial consultation. We feel it is far better to meet your prospective surgeon from the outset. That way, you can talk to the person who will be responsible for getting the desired results.
We cannot emphasise how important it is to have a shared vision for what constitutes good results and that is only truly possible if the surgeon assesses your physiology and talks to you about the results you have in mind. Their experience will enable them to advise you on the art of the possible – and to let you know whether (or not) your expectations are realistic. This openness is highly valued by our patients.
Most plastic surgery practices will offer you an initial consultation. Ours always take place with the surgeon who will carry out your procedure. This meeting is a great opportunity for the surgeon to provide tailored advice and guidance, and for you to ask any questions you may have. There is no obligation to go ahead if you decide surgery is not right for you.
