Cosmetic surgery is a serious, often life-changing decision. Men and women considering a cosmetic surgery procedure must be sure to know all the risks involved, as well as have a realistic expectation of the result. Therefore, Dr. Ikeda consults personally with each patient to first determine their wishes and expectations, and whether those expectations can be realistically achieved.
Dr. Ikeda will also examine the patient to determine his or her general health status, and whether they are a candidate for cosmetic surgery. He will explain the procedure until the patient is fully comfortable knowing what will happen during the surgery, what the potential risks are, and what the recovery period will entail.
The key to a successful procedure and a happy patient is having the doctor and patient share a vision of what the desired outcome should look like and what can be realistically achieved. This begins with the initial consultation, and continues throughout doctor-patient relationship.
