Consultations
Your pre-operative consultation is an integral step in the process leading up to surgery. Whilst most patients focus on the operation itself, the most important part of the entire process is actually the pre-operative decision making. At your initial consultation Dr Masters will discuss the options available and present their relative advantages and disagvantages.
In addition to assessing your medical, physical and psychological suitability for plastic surgery, Dr Masters also needs to decide if he is the correct surgeon for you and develop a very clear and accurate picture of exactly what you are aiming to achieve. Importantly, the consultation also gives you the opportunity to ensure that he is the right Plastic Surgeon for you – it is vital that you feel you are able to openly and fully discuss your concerns and aspirations with him.
Achieving high-quality, natural appearing plastic surgical results requires a personalised and individualised approach to each and every patient. The information on this website aims to educate and inform in an open, honest and balanced manner, but remains a general overview; more specific and individualised information requires face to face consultation.
How do I schedule a consultation?
What happens at the consultation?
How much does a Plastic Surgery consultation cost?
How soon after my consultation can I have surgery?
What days does Dr Masters consult on?
Can I bring my spouse or partner with me?
I do not live in Wellington, do I really need to have a consultation?
What if I need to reschedule my consultation?
How do I schedule a consultation?
You can schedule your consultation by either calling Mr Masters’ Office Coordinator on (04) 499-4779 (or 0800 499-4779) or by completing the form on the right of this page .
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What happens at the consultation?
Dr Masters’ office coordinator will welcome you and insure your registration and medical history paperwork are complete. Facial rejuvenation patients will have their photographs taken so that they can be used during the consultation.
Dr Masters will assess your medical history and examine your area of concern (Dr Masters requires his nurse to be present during all examinations that require disrobing). Then Dr Masters will thoroughly discuss your procedure options and give you the opportunity to ask questions.
Following your consultation Dr Masters will write you a letter summarising your consultation and his recommendations. If surgery is recommended the letter will also include a comprehensive quote.
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How much does a Plastic Surgery consultation cost?
Plastic Surgeons charge a consultation fee just like any other medical specialist. You will be asking for a professional opinion about a problem and after consideration will receive advice about the range of options available to you from a trained specialist. The consultation is an important part of the decision making process. You should feel comfortable with your surgeon and feel that your questions are being answered.
Dr Masters charges $175 for an initial consultation.
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How soon after my consultation can I have surgery?
The New Zealand Medical Council requires a minimum of a one-week gap between the initial consultation and the performance of surgical cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Most patients schedule surgery four to six weeks in advance, allowing themselves adequate preparation time and to coordinate with their personal/working life schedule.
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What days does Dr Masters consult on?
Dr Masters new patient consulting schedule varies from month-to-month, our Office Coordinator will be able to assist you in scheduling your consultation. Consultations are always held during normal working hours Monday to Friday.
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Can I bring my spouse or partner with me?
Dr Masters encourages you to bring your spouse or partner to the consultation if you wish to.
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I do not live in Wellington, do I really need to have a consultation?
Yes, the consultation is an indispensable part of the process of having cosmetic plastic surgery. Plastic Surgical Masters sees a large number of patients from all over New Zealand. Please contact our Office Coordinator and she will provide you with a couple of appointment options so that you can try to match the best airfares,etc.
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What if I need to reschedule my consultation?
If you will not be able to attend your scheduled consultation, please contact us as soon as possible. It is our practice policy that patients who fail to attend their scheduled consultation, or do not notify us 24 hours in advance that they can’t keep their appointment will not be offered a further consultation time.
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