When seeking cosmetic surgery, not
everyone’s primary concern is privacy. Many patients enjoy going through the
process with friends and family who may share many of the same concerns. At
Aesthetic Surgical Images, we encourage patients to bring friends and family to
consultations.
The
advantages of group consultations are significant. At Aesthetic Surgical Images,
we realize that every patient has different aesthetic goals and because of this
we individualize their treatment. We also realize that gaining a comfort level
requires different things for different people. For some patients, privacy is
their primary concern. For other patients, the involvement of friends and
family in their decision is critical. Over the years we have seen how the buddy
system helps patients become comfortable with cosmetic surgery.
The
advantages of group consultations are significant. At Aesthetic Surgical Images,
we realize that every patient has different aesthetic goals and because of this
we individualize their treatment. We also realize that gaining a comfort level
requires different things for different people. For some patients, privacy is
their primary concern. For other patients, the involvement of friends and
family in their decision is critical. Over the years we have seen how the buddy
system helps patients become comfortable with cosmetic surgery.
In some
cases, the patient’s support system may also be interested in the same
procedure. For example, two close friends who both want breast augmentation. In
our experience, this group dynamic may be very helpful for both patients. Each
patient has a unique perspective and asks unique questions. This facilitates
their understanding of the procedure and the events that occur both
pre-operatively and post-operatively.
A typical
group consultation may have as many as four to five patients who have similar
interest. They are usually friends, family, or colleagues from work. It’s not
unusual for people with similar backgrounds to have similar interests. This
type of consult has been designed to be a comfortable, informative, and
enjoyable experience. By bringing your friends to a consultation you accomplish
several goals. These include: a built in support system, decreased anxiety,
multiple patient perspective, and time together with your friends.
