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Planning cosmetic surgery: questions worth asking first

Facial contour markings on a patient
Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Kondapalli, MS, MChConsultant Cosmetic Surgeon

Last reviewed · 6 min read

A good cosmetic consultation spends as much time on expectations and recovery as on the operation itself.

Dr. Divya Kondapalli

Consultant Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)

7 Yrs
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Questions worth asking

  • What result is realistic for my anatomy?
  • What does the recovery actually involve, week by week?
  • What are the specific risks in my case?
  • What happens, and what does it cost, if a revision is needed?
  • How many of these procedures do you perform a year?

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When should I see a doctor about cosmetic procedures?
Book a consultation if symptoms persist, get worse, wake you at night, or come with bleeding, fever or unexplained weight loss. Anything that does not settle within a few weeks is worth having looked at.
Will I need surgery?
Often not. Many conditions settle with medication, physiotherapy or a change in daily habits. Surgery is discussed when simpler measures have been tried, or when the problem is structural.

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Sources & references

Published · Last reviewed · Next review due February 2027

This article is published for general education. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person consultation. If you are worried about a symptom, please speak to a qualified doctor.

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