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Arrive at your consultation on time, although be prepared for the office to be running a little late. Although your surgeon may try his or her best run on schedule, things do come up so just prepare for it. Just as if you have a few more questions at the end of your consultation, your surgeon should make time for it and run over into the next consultation time slot a little.

Take note of the waiting room, office staff and general ambience. Is it stark and clinical, is it showy, is it extravagant? Is the staff polite and accommodating? Did they welcome you when you came in? Are their before & after books sitting around? What about articles or thank you cards? Is there a practice video playing in the background? Are you comfortable?

You will more than likely have to fill out a patient information packet which asks questions regarding your health and

You will meet with the surgeon -- at least you should. I have heard where you don't even meet the surgeon until the day of surgery which many find to be poor practice. You should be able to meet the person you plan to have operate on you.