07/11/2025
5 Tips to Prepare for Your Consultation With Your Specialist Plastic Surgeons at AR Plastic Surgery
Whether you’re preparing for a medical or cosmetic consultation, arriving prepared makes all the difference. Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing our top 5 tips to help you feel informed and ready for your appointment with one of our specialist plastic surgeons.
From understanding new AHPRA requirements to practical preparation like forms, photos and health information — each tip is designed to help your consultation run smoothly and productively.
Follow along this week for daily tips.👇
Tip 1 — Obtain a GP Referral Your first step toward a safe and comprehensive consultation. A GP referral helps ensure your appointment is guided by your health needs and may support access to rebates where eligible. Under the new AHPRA guidelines, all cosmetic consultations now require a GP referral.
Your GP can help confirm your readiness and provide important medical context for your surgeon.
Risk Statement
All invasive surgery carries risk and requires a recovery period and care regime. Be sure you do your research and seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon before proceeding. Any details are general in nature and are not intended to be medical advice or constitute a doctor-patient relationship.
