Focusing on your desires and concerns, Dr. Eberlin will address all your questions, go through your procedural options, and explain the surgical process, healing time, time to take off work and exercise, and all the important risks to take into consideration before undergoing any surgical procedure. He will use computer diagrams and pictures of previous patients to help explain the procedures and results.
During the consultation, we will explain all of the fees associated with surgery and our financial policies. If you need assistance in financing your procedure, we can also explain interest-free financing available from CareCredit, a GE financing program.
There’s a $100 consultation fee that can be used toward financing your procedure within 60 days.
*Should you need to reschedule your procedure appointment, the consultation fee will be transferred to the second appointment. Unfortunately, a “no-show” or a second cancellation will result in forfeiture of your consultation fee.
If you have any questions that were not answered or need clarification, please do not hesitate to call or email us. We will answer all questions that we can, or you may set up a second consultation for another in-person meeting.
The next step once you’ve decided on your surgery is to schedule the procedure. Simply call our office and decide on a surgery date that works for you. Dr. Eberlin typically operates all day Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, however, he will operate on Mondays or Fridays if that works best with scheduling.
Please keep in mind the healing schedule that the doctor reviewed with you, so you can plan to take the necessary time off from work and social activities.
Approximately three weeks prior to your selected surgery date, you will be given an appointment with Dr. Eberlin called a pre-op visit.
The pre-op visit is an important time to make sure any additional questions you have are answered. The doctor will review all of the information covered in your first consultation and again explain what will happen during and after surgery. He will give you any prescriptions that you will need, and take any necessary photographs. You will be given consent forms that fully explain the procedures you have signed up for, including risks and alternative treatments. He will review any blood tests or EKG if required.
This is a good time to bring your spouse or a friend, if desired, to make sure all questions are answered. Breast implant patients will use sizers to make sure they are choosing the correct implant size. Facial patients receive skincare products, if applicable, and anti-bruising treatments for their upcoming procedure.
Consultation Fee (deducted from total surgery cost, non-refundable if surgery cancelled)
Surgery Balance
The balance of your surgery fee is also collected at the pre-op Visit. We accept personal checks if greater than 21 days before your date of surgery, VISA, MasterCard, cash, debit cards, cashier’s check, or CareCredit financing.
Note: Because the banks charge us for the use of your credit card, if you have any return or cancellation, we must charge you 5% for the use of your credit card, so please be confident in your decision regarding surgery prior to using your credit card.
Throughout your postoperative period, we will stay in close contact with you to make sure all of your questions are answered and you feel comfortable and confident with how you are progressing.
No one’s postoperative experience is the same, however, for most surgeries you will come in for a series of follow-up appointments. These appointments are typically spaced out from your surgery at approximately 5-7 days, four weeks, three months, and one year. Your appointments are spaced this way to ensure a smooth and nurtured experience at each transition point in the postoperative period, and to make sure that you always have a clear picture of what the next steps are.
Postoperative pictures are typically taken at three months and one year; we LOVE being able to compare these to the preoperative pictures with our patients! For some body contouring surgeries, or surgeries that involve liposuction, we will weigh you at each visit to track how quickly your body is getting rid of swelling. This postoperative period is also a great time to get into sustainable habits that will augment the results from your surgery.
