How to Get the Most From Your Facelift or Rhinoplasty Consultation | Dr. Adam Weinfeld

How do you get the most from your facelift or rhinoplasty consultation? Treat it as a two-way interview: you're getting to know your surgeon, and your surgeon is making sure surgery can truly make you happy. Austin board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Adam Weinfeld explains what he looks for in a facelift or rhinoplasty consultation, the 85/15 rule, how to use rhinoplasty simulations (morphs), and simple ways to prepare so your consultation ends in a decision you feel good about. Read the full article: https://www.drweinfeld.com/blog/how-t... CHAPTERS 0:00 What I want every patient to know 0:17 Why does a plastic surgeon interview you? 1:22 Why do surgeons ask screening questions? 2:06 What should you focus on in a consultation? 2:52 What is the 85/15 rule in rhinoplasty? 3:31 Are rhinoplasty simulations (morphs) helpful? 4:49 Why can front-view simulations mislead? 6:36 Where is the real result of surgery? 6:48 How do I prepare for my consultation? 7:55 Should I bring my partner to my consult? 9:05 Do I need to understand everything first? 10:00 What happens after the consultation? When would a plastic surgeon recommend against surgery? If what you're hoping for can't physically be done, it's better to know before surgery. In Dr. Weinfeld's words, he would much rather you not have surgery than have surgery expecting something that can't be delivered. How much does a facelift cost? Prices vary and depend on a variety of things, including which procedures are combined (for example a neck lift, eyelid surgery or a brow lift) and your individual anatomy, so you get a personalized quote at your consultation. Dr. Weinfeld's practice also offers same-day booking incentives: a well-prepared consultation that ends in a decision takes less work, and that efficiency is passed on to you. How much does a rhinoplasty cost? Rhinoplasty pricing also varies with what your nose needs, such as a first-time (primary) rhinoplasty versus a revision rhinoplasty, and your quote comes at your consultation. The same-day booking incentives apply, and when breathing surgery is combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty, the breathing portion is essentially included at no extra charge. How do I prepare for a rhinoplasty consultation? Answer your basic questions ahead of time with Dr. Weinfeld's online resources, so the visit can focus on your evaluation and plan. Know your top three priorities, check how much time you can take off work (many rhinoplasty patients are back in about 7 to 8 days), and bring anyone whose opinion matters to your decision. How do I prepare for a facelift consultation? The same steps apply. Plan for closer to two weeks away from work after a facelift, and if a partner, family member or friend will help you decide or care for you during recovery, bring them in person or have them join by FaceTime, video or phone. What happens at a rhinoplasty consultation? Expect a few screening questions about your motivations, then a conversation about your goals and also your limitations: what surgery can and can't achieve. Dr. Weinfeld often uses simulations (morph photos) as a starting point for that conversation. What happens at a facelift consultation? It's a two-way conversation about your goals, what's realistic and how recovery fits your life. Your questions don't end when you leave: there's a post-consultation process with follow-up answers and extra materials, including the Facelift and Rhinoplasty University PDF. Are simulations or morph photos part of a rhinoplasty consultation? Are they helpful? Yes, they're very helpful as a basis for conversation, but they have limits, especially front views. Don't use a morph to decide whether to have surgery or whether a surgeon is the right one. If something can't be shown in a simulation, it may not be possible, and that's important to know before surgery. What is the 85/15 rule in rhinoplasty? Plan on loving about 85% of your result, with maybe 15% you're a little less than satisfied with. Surgeons have a lot of control in the operating room, but how your body heals afterward plays a big role. Patients who make peace with this tend to be very happy. Patients shown: revision rhinoplasty, 11 months after surgery; deep plane facelift and deep plane neck lift with upper and lower blepharoplasty, lip lift and endoscopic brow lift, 1 year after surgery. What's the #1 question you'd bring to your consultation? Tell me in the comments, and share this with anyone preparing for a rhinoplasty or facelift consultation. Book a consultation with Dr. Adam Weinfeld, board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas: drweinfeld.com · 512-334-9917 Instagram: @happinessplasticsurgery #facelift #rhinoplasty #plasticsurgeryconsultation #faceliftaustin #rhinoplastyaustin This video is for education only and is not medical advice. Individual results vary.