What to Expect at your First Consultation

Having Cosmetic Surgery in New Jersey gives you the ability to do more than simply change your appearance. It can transform the way you feel about yourself, providing a more positive and self-assured attitude and greater self esteem. It is important to find a surgeon in whom you have the utmost confidence and with whom you have an excellent rapport.

This rapport begins the moment you contact the office. Our staff strives to make all of your encounters pleasant and comfortable, even for the most shy or discerning individuals. Our patients must think we succeed because many come back year after year and refer their friends and family to us as well.

 

From Consultation to Surgery

Your consultation is an opportunity to meet Dr. Friedlander and discuss your individual needs. She will perform a medical history and then spend time listening carefully to you describe your surgical goals. Dr. Friedlander understands that there are some anxieties about elective surgery and makes it a point to get to know you in a comfortable setting before examining you. She will take the time to understand what your objectives are and then outline an approach to achieve your goals. It is important to have a realistic understanding of what can be achieved. She will help you create a foundation by discussing diet, exercise, skin health, and other basics before proceeding with the building blocks of surgery. You will have the opportunity to view photographs of others who have undergone surgery, and you will see what results can be achieved.

After meeting with Dr. Friedlander, you will meet with her nurse coordinator, Debbie Donovan, who will review the cost with you and discuss scheduling options. Once you have decided to proceed, a preoperative appointment will be scheduled 2-3 weeks before the surgery. Dr. Friedlander will answer any additional questions you may have at that time. You will also be given all preoperative and postoperative instructions, as well as prescriptions. Photographs will be taken at that time, if they haven't already been done.

 

Why your experience here will be different

While qualifications, credentials, and certificates are very important, they can be hard to relate to. It is your relationship with the surgeon that counts. Dr. Friedlander takes sincere interest in her patients, and it shows in her ability to understand your concerns. She uses her more than 15 years of experience to advise you and help you to arrive at the decision that is best for you. No question is too small or unimportant. You are welcome to return as many times before and after surgery as needed so she, or her nurse, can address your every concern. You will find that she explains things clearly and patiently. You will also find our staff very attentive, providing unexpected personal touches. These are the characteristics that will make your experience special.

If you wish to make an appointment to meet with Dr. Friedlander, please click here. Online registration form or e-mail consultation request.