3 Tips for Your First Consultation

How to Prepare for Your Appointment with the Cosmetic Doctor

At our aesthetic medicine practice in Berlin Mitte, we welcome new patients every day who are looking for information—about specific procedures, the benefits and risks, surgical costs, and so on. In-depth consultations are therefore one of our core responsibilities. Today, we’d like to share three tips to help you get the most information possible from your consultation and leave the clinic feeling confident.

Tip 1: Write down your questions

Especially if this is your first visit, you should write down all the questions that are on your mind. It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous at a doctor’s office. To make sure you don’t forget anything in the heat of the moment, you should have a list of questions ready. Please always remember: There are no stupid questions! Just work through your list of topics and don’t hesitate to ask follow-up questions until you’ve understood everything. After all, this conversation is about your most valuable asset: your health. In addition to your questions, make a note of your expectations and goals—that way, we can best address your needs.

Tip 2: Write down your medical history

Our surgeon, Dr. Towmasjan, will ask you about your medical history. It is important that you tell us exactly what allergies and intolerances you have, whether you are taking any medications and, if so, which ones, whether you have any chronic conditions, and so on. It’s best to write everything down so you don’t leave anything out.

Tip 3: Trust your gut

Your surgeon should be someone you trust, because you’re putting your health in their hands. So during the consultation, pay attention to your gut feeling: Do you find your doctor likable? Do you feel understood and heard—in other words, completely at ease? If you answer „yes“ to these questions, then the chemistry seems to be right. Still, you can always get a second opinion to be absolutely sure.

By the way, we also offer online consultations and video appointments at our beauty clinic in Berlin. Fast, convenient, and contactless—perfect for busy city dwellers.