Nose concerns consultation

Your practitioner reviews your concerns, nose shape and profile, relevant medical history and previous procedures. The discussion should explain whether further assessment or specialist review is needed and what options may be appropriate.

Yes. Tell your practitioner about breathing difficulties, injuries or previous nasal surgery. Functional concerns may need a GP or specialist assessment; a cosmetic consultation should not be assumed to address them.

The time needed depends on the assessment. Confirm the appointment length, inclusions and fees when booking.

No. Your practitioner should explain the limits of the assessment and any proposed options. Some concerns need medical investigation or specialist review, and no cosmetic procedure may be appropriate.

No. You can ask questions, seek another opinion, take time to decide or choose no procedure. A consultation does not guarantee that a suitable cosmetic option exists.

Your practitioner will review your medical history, examine your features, discuss your concerns, and outline suitable options. You will receive clear explanations about techniques, benefits, limitations, and safety considerations.

Do not assume a procedure will happen during the consultation. Individual assessment and informed consent come first. Confirm the booking arrangements with the clinic.

Yes. Ask for information about the proposed option, its risks and limitations, costs, recovery and follow-up. Take time to review it and ask any further questions before consenting.

Ask what is realistic for the specific option being considered, including recovery and when an outcome can be assessed. Immediate improvement should not be assumed.

Duration depends on the specific option and individual circumstances. Ask about the evidence for expected duration, the limits of that estimate and whether any later review would be appropriate.

No. Ask what the proposed option may and may not change. Discuss the limits of any expected outcome, alternatives and the option of no procedure.

No. Assessment can help identify risks but cannot eliminate complications. Ask about common and serious risks, how they would be managed, and whether another approach or no procedure is preferable.

Risks depend on the proposed procedure, your anatomy and health. Ask about temporary effects, possible lasting injury, signs needing urgent care and who would manage complications. Obtain this information before deciding.

If a procedure is not clinically appropriate, it should not go ahead. Ask your practitioner to explain the reasons and discuss any appropriate alternatives, including no treatment.

Bring your medicines, allergies, previous procedure details and relevant reports. Tell the clinic about breathing concerns or past complications and ask for appointment-specific preparation instructions.

Discuss recovery and obtain procedure-specific aftercare instructions before deciding to proceed. Ask how any proposed procedure could affect work, exercise or other plans.

Before proceeding, confirm who will review your progress, how to contact the clinic and what to do if concerns arise. Ask which situations need prompt or urgent medical care.