Patient Notepad: 10 Questions to Ask Before a Cosmetic Procedure

Patient Notepad: 10 Questions to Ask Before a Cosmetic Procedure

The American Academy of Dermatology wants patients to have safe and successful cosmetic procedures. Asking the following questions before undergoing a cosmetic procedure can help:

1.	Will a board-certified dermatologist perform the procedure?


2.	How many times has the doctor performed the procedure?


3.	What results can I expect?


4.	May I see "before" and "after" photographs of other patients whom the doctor has treated with this procedure(s)?


5.	What is the recovery time?


6.	What are the risks and side effects of the procedure?


7.	How long will the results last?


8.	Where will the procedure be performed?


9.	What follow-up care is included?


10.	What is the cost of the treatment? Does my insurance cover this? If not, what are the payment terms?

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