A facelift is one of the more popular cosmetic surgery procedures, which can take several years off an individual’s face and restore a more youthful facial appearance. To minimize the risks in surgery, the patient should choose the best possible facelift surgeon after careful deliberation. They should freely ask questions and clear their doubts and concerns about the surgery during the pre-op consultation.
A well-informed candidate will be able to make better decisions about facelift and will feel more confident about it. They should know about the surgeon’s qualifications and professional standing as well as various aspects of the actual procedure.
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lin provides facelift to patients in West Covina, Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Pasadena, Diamond Bar, and other cities in Southern California.
Questions to Ask
The patient should preferably prepare a list of questions in advance and carry it to the surgeon’s office for the facelift consultation. These questions may include:
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Are you board certified plastic surgery?
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How many years of training and experience do you have in the field of cosmetic surgery?
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Do you have past experience in facial surgeries, and what is your patient satisfaction rate?
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Do you think I will be a suitable candidate for facelift?
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Which surgical venue would you recommend for performing my procedure?
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Would you perform my surgery using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation?
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What are the different facelift surgery techniques, and which one would be more appropriate for me?
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Do you have a properly trained support staff who will assist during the procedure?
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Will I have access to you during each of my visits to your office for this procedure?
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Can you provide me with a few facelift before and after pictures of your past patients for review?
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Can I speak to one of your staff members to familiarize myself with your office and learn more about your practice?
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Is your office equipped to handle an emergency, should it arise in my case?
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What will be the estimated duration of the surgery inside the operating room?
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What are the potential risks and complications involved, and any temporary side effects following the surgery?
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Is the recovery going to be painful, and how much downtime will be involved?
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Are there any techniques to make facelift less invasive, or combine it with non-surgical options?
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When can I expect to see the full and final results of my facelift surgery?
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How much will it cost me to undergo facelift surgery, including the pre- and post-op expenses?
Additional Guidance
Prior to the consultation with the surgeon, the patient should review their practice website. They may also try to gather more information about facelift surgery through professional websites such as RealSelf.
Patients in West Covina, Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Pasadena, Diamond Bar, and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive a facelift from dedicated and astute plastic surgeon Dr. Lin.
Click here to learn more about all the plastic surgery procedures and treatments cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lin performs for patients in and around Pasadena, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, West Covina, Inland Empire, and San Gabriel Valley. Call today to schedule a consultation 626.810.6165 or click here.
