What to Bring to a Consultation

The short answer: bring a few key basics

Most consultations go best when you bring:
- A clear list of what you want to change (in your own words)
- A list of questions you want answered
- Your ID and any payment details you plan to use
- Your current insurance information is usually not needed for cash-pay cosmetic care, but bring what you have if you want to discuss billing policies
- Notes or photos you’ve collected for discussion (if your surgeon allows it)

If you are not sure what to bring, it’s okay. You can start with just your questions and goals, and the team will guide you on what else is needed.

Details: what to bring (and why)

To help your visit stay organized, consider the items below:

1. Your top goals, written out
- Example: “I want a more balanced look from the side” or “I’m hoping for less volume on X.”
- This helps the surgeon understand what matters most to you.

2. A question list
- Good questions include: how the procedure is done, recovery time in general terms, possible side effects, what results may look like for someone with your goals, and what follow-up care looks like.
- Remember: results are individual and vary, so avoid asking for promises. Ask how people typically do, in plain language.

3. Any prior records you already have (if requested)
- Only bring documents if you already have them and the office asks for them.
- Avoid sharing extra personal health documents you didn’t plan to use.

4. Your “logistics” info
- Where you’ll go after the visit, who can drive you (if needed), and your plan for time off work.

5. Cost questions
- Ask what the estimated total includes (for example: surgeon fee, facility fee, and any related services). For cost context, see how costs are typically discussed.

You can also use the guides for choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon to double-check credentials before you book.

What to do next: get matched and confirm the basics

If you haven’t selected a surgeon yet, you can start with matching.

• Use get matched to connect with board-certified plastic surgeons for cash-pay, cosmetic, elective procedures.
• When you pick someone to consult, verify their board certification yourself and confirm the facility is accredited.
• Tell the office you’re comparing options and want to know what’s included in the estimate.

Contour Edits is a matching service, not a clinic or doctor. We don’t perform procedures and we don’t provide medical advice. Your consultation is between you and the surgeon, and you compare and choose what’s right for you.