Post-Consultation
After your consultation, review the recommendations and next steps. This stage involves understanding your treatment plan and preparing for the next phase.
Post-Consultation
After your consultation, review the recommendations and next steps. This stage involves understanding your treatment plan and preparing for the next phase.
Your letters, summaries and quotations
After your appointment we send your clinic letter or consultation summary, and any quotation, to you by secure email. Every patient receives them this way, so there is nothing you need to do. You can also read them at any time by registering for our patient portal.
Register for the patient portalYour Consultation Summary Will Include
- Detailed surgical recommendations
- Alternative treatment options discussed
- For cosmetic procedures at Waterfront, a cost breakdown including:
- Surgeon's fees
- Hospital fees
- Anaesthetist fees
- Follow-up appointments
- Which garments are and are not included (a bra is provided for all breast surgery)
- Pre-operative requirements
- Identified risks specific to you
Decision Support
Resources to Help Your Decision:
- BAPRAS: the 5 Cs of cosmetic surgery (change, check out, consultation, cool off, care)
- Royal College of Surgeons: thinking about having cosmetic surgery?
- Free second consultation with your surgeon
- Patient coordinator support via phone
Need more time? Contact us at 0131 376 3785 to book a free second consultation.
Checklist
- Review your consultation summary and notes (sent by secure email, usually within 7 to 10 days)
- Read through detailed treatment plan and quotation
- Consider treatment options discussed
- Take time for the cooling-off period (minimum 2 weeks)
- Discuss with family members if needed
- Research additional information if required
- Make an informed decision on proceeding with treatment
What to Expect
- Day 1-2: Reflect on your consultation discussion
- Usually within 7 to 10 days: Receive your detailed consultation letter by secure email, containing surgeon's assessment, detailed procedure information, your quotation (with a cost breakdown for cosmetic procedures at Waterfront), and medical photography reference
- Week 2-3: Cooling-off period for consideration
- Week 3+: Make your informed decision
- Anytime: Free second consultation available if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive my consultation notes?
Your detailed consultation summary and quotation are sent to you by secure email, usually within 7 to 10 days. You can also read them by registering for the patient portal.
What if I have questions after the consultation?
Contact our team anytime at 0131 376 3785 or book a free second consultation for further discussion with your surgeon.
How long do I have to decide on treatment?
Your quotation is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued. We recommend a minimum two-week cooling-off period, and there is no pressure to decide quickly.
Next Steps
- Read your summary and quotation when they arrive (usually within 7 to 10 days)
- Ask us about anything that is not clear, or book a free second consultation
- Take the two-week cooling-off period: the earliest surgery date we can offer is two weeks after your consultation
- When you are ready, tell us how you would like to pay and we will offer you a surgery date
Continue to the next stage:
Finance