What the consultation should cover
- Your concerns — what specifically bothers you; how long it's been bothering you; what triggered the decision to seek consultation
- Medical history — overall health, eye conditions, medications, prior surgery, allergies, bleeding tendency
- Family history — patterns of eye aging in family inform what to expect
- Goals discussion — what would success look like for you; what would not be a success
- Physical examination — careful assessment of both eyes, including snap-back test, vector assessment, levator function, dry eye check
- Photography — standardised pre-op photos in consistent lighting
- Treatment plan discussion — specific technique recommendation with reasoning; alternatives explained; what each would and wouldn't achieve
- Risks and limitations — both general and case-specific
- Cost and logistics — written quote, timeline, what's included
Red flags to watch for
- Consultation by anyone other than the operating surgeon
- "Approved for surgery" within 5 minutes of meeting
- No physical examination — just photo review
- No discussion of risks or limitations
- Heavy pressure for same-day booking decisions
- Promises of specific outcomes ("you'll look 10 years younger")
- Reluctance to provide written quote
- Vague or evasive answers to direct questions about credentials or facility
Good signs
- The surgeon spends time examining you, not just talking to you
- Specific anatomical findings communicated to you ("you have a mild negative vector here, which means...")
- Honest discussion of what's better and what's worse than typical in your case
- Explicit naming of what surgery cannot fix
- Willingness to recommend "no surgery" or "different procedure" when appropriate
- Patient education materials provided
- Cooling-off time before booking
Frequently asked questions
How long should a consultation take?
30–60 minutes for first consultation. Less than 20 minutes is rushed; more than 90 minutes suggests indecision.
Is a photo consultation as thorough as in-person?
Photo consultation is appropriate for initial screening and feasibility discussion. The full clinical examination — necessary for final planning — requires in-person assessment, usually the day before surgery for international patients.
Medical disclaimer: This page provides general information about blepharoplasty and reflects the clinical opinions of Doç. Dr. Erdal. It does not constitute medical advice for any individual patient. Results vary; all surgery carries risk. Blepharoplasty in some cases produces irreversible changes to eyelid anatomy. Suitability is determined only through personal consultation with full medical history disclosure.
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