Blepharoplasty Portland Oregon What should I expect during an eyelid surgery consultation? Prepare to discuss the following topics during your eyelid surgery consultation: Your surgical objectives Medical conditions, drug allergies, previous medical treatments, and, in particular, any problems with your eyes Prescription medications currently in use, including vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use Previous operations In addition, your plastic surgeon will: Examine your overall health as well as any pre-existing medical conditions or risk factors. Take pictures Examine your eyelid surgery options. Provide a treatment plan. Discuss the possible outcomes of eyelid surgery as well as any potential risks. Talk about the type of anesthesia that will be used. Use this checklist as a guide during your consultation for eyelid surgery: Are you an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeon? Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery? How long have you been studying plastic surgery? Do you have the necessary hospital privileges to carry out this procedure? If so, which hospitals are you referring to? Is the office-based surgical facility accredited, licensed, or Medicare-certified by a nationally or state-recognized accrediting agency? Is this procedure appropriate for me? What will be expected of me in order to achieve the best results? How and where will you carry out my procedure? What surgical technique is best for me? How long should I expect my recovery to take, and what kind of assistance will I require? What are the risks and complications of my procedure? How are complications dealt with? How should I expect my eyes to age? What are my options if I am unhappy with the cosmetic results of my eyelid surgery? Do you have before-and-after photos of this procedure I could look at, and what kind of results are reasonable for me? The Portland Center for Facial Plastic Surgery 10690 NE Cornell Rd #324a, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 899-0006 www.portlandfacial.com goo.gl/maps/HfvXmyx7PUS2?entry=yt