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Cosmetic Surgery Credential Verification: Consultation Notes Worksheet
A surgeon’s professional credentials and a facility’s operating authorization are not the same thing. Check both through current official channels, th.
Verify people and facilities separately
A surgeon’s professional credentials and a facility’s operating authorization are not the same thing. Check both through current official channels, then document who will administer anesthesia and supervise postoperative care.
Ask what the package omits
List preoperative testing, anesthesia, facility charges, garments, medications, recovery accommodation, transport, and the cost of follow-up or unexpected care. A headline price can leave out material expenses.
Make an emergency plan
Ask which hospital would receive a transfer, whom you contact after business hours, how complications are handled, and what happens if you cannot fly home on schedule. A consultation should permit you to raise these questions without pressure.
Further research
Read the credential verification guide and package comparison. Membership alone does not guarantee safety or results.