What to Expect at Your Consultation

All cosmetic surgeries and some non-invasive procedures include a pre-treatment consultation. At the consultation, staff or Dr Kern will provide you with the required information so as to ensure that you are fully informed, going into the surgery, However, the consultation is also the perfect time to ask any questions you may have., Some people have questions they have been wondering about for some time, while others may not even know what to ask. How should you prepare for the consultation?

What to bring?
Dr. Kern and staff will want to know your current health condition as well as your medical history. Bring your records to help provide the most thorough amount of information-including allergies, prior surgeries, illnesses and the medical history of your immediate family. We recommend bringing any photos that you may have that illustrate your goals or expectations for the treatment.

What to ask
In addition, the consultation is the perfect time for you to ask Dr Kern questions about his background and about the procedure, including information about possible risks or complications. The following is what will be covered in your personal consultation:

About the procedure
Find out exactly what happens during the procedure. What technique will be used? Are there newer techniques that you should know about? Will you have incisions? Where? Will you have anesthesia? Are there side effects? Where will it be performed? If you are interested in having more than one type of procedure performed ask if the procedures can be combined into a single surgery.

About recovery
How much pain or discomfort should you expect afterwards? How will it be treated? How many days will you need to be away from work? Will you movements be limited? If yes, for how long? Will you require special dressings, bandages, or garments? How noticeable will your surgery be to others? Should you avoid certain activities, for how long?

About results
When will results be visible? How long will results last? What will and won’t be affected? What treatments will follow up your liposuction? What if you need a touch up treatment or modification?