The Consultation

You can only really trust someone with your appearance - one of your most fundamental assets - when you are confident that your needs and expectations are understood and you feel certain about the surgeon’s judgement and experience.

That is why your consultation with Dr Mendelson is often quite personal. It is the time for you to explain your current concerns and what it is you hope your improved appearance can help you to achieve at this time of your life. It’s an important interactive discussion that leads into a close relationship based on mutual understanding and trust.

During the consultation Dr Mendelson may ask questions so he can learn more about you as a person and how you are hoping he can assist you. Thereafter, he will examine your face closely and, with you looking into a mirror, explain the significance of what he sees. Then, knowing what you are wanting, he will discuss the options to consider for each area of the face and provide his recommendations.

During this process most of your questions will be comprehensively answered. However, some aspects may require further clarification and your further thoughts as to how the various options appeal to you.

Dr Mendelson wants to be sure that when you are ready to make a decision, it is a confident one based on a clear understanding. Sometimes the understanding process requires more time for you to digest the information, especially if it is complex or different from what you had been expecting. Also, sometimes Dr Mendelson requires more time to contemplate your requirements. Either way, a second consultation is often beneficial to clarify the objectives and to take the material covered in the first consultation to the next level.

There can be a lot to take in, so you should feel comfortable about taking your time and discussing any fears you may have. Confidence in your decision is the all-important first step to having a positive plastic surgery experience.