Plastic surgery & Body Contouring
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Your Consultation with Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr. Agha
During your initial consultation, Dr. Agha will inquire about your general physical and mental health status, pre-existing health conditions, prior surgeries, your medications, allergies, and smoking habits.
Relevant questions include:
- The most you have weighed
- The least you have weighed
- The stability of your weight within the last year
- Your level of success with various diets
- Number of pregnancies
- A detailed history of current medical and psychological problems, e.g. heart disease, diabetes, a history of thromboembolic disease, connective tissue disorders, and wound healing problems
It is important that you be thorough when providing the requested information as this will allow Dr. Agha and staff to proactively address any medical concerns. When asked about medications, be sure to include any diet pills, vitamin, or herbal preparations since some vitamins and herbal medications can affect your blood pressure and clotting ability. Honesty regarding your smoking and alcohol use is also very important, as these will have a profound impact on your recovery period and your ability to heal.
After reviewing your medical history, Southern California plastic surgeon, Dr. Agha will discuss your concerns, priorities, and motivations for pursuing plastic surgery. Dr. Agha will then examine you and assess stubborn areas of fatty excess, the amount of excess fat deposition, and your overall body contour and proportion. He will then evaluate your skin quality, elasticity, laxity, and signs of skin damage (such as stretch marks).
Dr. Agha will subsequently provide you with information on different options and will explain the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures to you. You will then be provided with information regarding the potential risks and complications. Finally, considering your input, Dr. Agha will plan an appropriate procedure to best suit your anatomy as well as meet your desires and expectations.
At the completion of your consultation, you will be given a written estimate of the cost of your procedure. At this time, you will also have the option to schedule your procedure. You are encouraged to bring your spouse, significant other, family member, or a friend to your consultation. Prior to surgery, you may be asked to obtain specific lab tests and a medical evaluation.
The cornerstone of Dr. Agha’s approach is to customize treatment to your specific needs and circumstances as well as to ensure that you have an adequate understanding of the procedure so that you are able to make an informed decision. This will help you achieve the appearance you desire with the least invasive procedure available.
