How to read before-and-after photographs
A photograph can start a useful conversation with your doctor. Understanding what it shows also means understanding the case behind it.
Read the guideBefore your consultation
Six guides to your first questions: skin assessment, surgical options and what before-and-after photographs can tell you.
Facial fat transfer: questions to ask before treatment
Transferring your own fat may address facial volume loss. Choosing it starts with an assessment of your face and a discussion of what you would like to change.
Read the guideHaving your moles checked: what to ask
A mole that concerns you needs to be considered alongside your skin and medical history. Consultation clarifies what the doctor sees and what should happen next.
Read the guideRhinoplasty: choosing the right time
Planning surgery means allowing for medical assessment and recovery. Your work, travel and home commitments belong in that conversation too.
Read the guideAnaesthesia: questions to ask before surgery
The anaesthetic discussion starts with your medical history and the planned procedure. Your questions and concerns deserve clear, unhurried explanations.
Read the guideYour first acne consultation: where to start
When breakouts persist, a dermatology appointment can bring clarity to the products you have tried, your skin’s reactions and what to do next.
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