Plastic surgeon in Delhi, chosen with the facts and no pressure.

It depends on the procedure, the operating facility, the anaesthesia and the aftercare, so an honest figure cannot be given before an assessment. Your doctor confirms the plan and the price in writing at consultation. Ask what the price includes, such as the surgeon, anaesthetist, facility, medicines and follow-up visits, what it does not, and what you would pay if a revision were needed. Be cautious of a quote given by message without an examination.

Check that the surgeon is a registered doctor with recognised plastic surgery training, and that you can verify both. Ask how often they perform your procedure, where it will take place, who gives the anaesthetic, who handles aftercare and what happens if something goes wrong. Consent should be in writing, from the operating surgeon. Avoid anyone who will not discuss the details, or who relies on discounts and deadlines to bring you in.

Ask what exactly would be done, what result is realistic for you, the main risks and how likely they are, the type of anaesthetic, the recovery time and what help you will need. Ask what else you could do, including doing nothing yet, the full cost in writing and who to call out of hours. Take notes, and a family member if you wish. A good surgeon welcomes every question.

As long as you need. UK surgical standards advise a cooling-off period of at least two weeks between the consultation and consent, and there is no good reason to decide on the day. You can ask for a second opinion, change your mind at any point and walk away. Be cautious of limited-time offers, packages or any pressure to book before you have read the plan and the price.

All surgery carries risk. Common ones are bleeding, infection, slow wound healing, scarring, reactions to anaesthesia, blood clots, and results that differ from what you hoped. Some people need further surgery to revise a result. How likely each risk is depends on the procedure, your health, whether you smoke and the facility. Your surgeon should explain the risks that apply to you, in writing, before you consent.

Your surgeon decides, but waiting is often advised if you smoke, are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, or your weight is still changing. It is also wise to wait if you feel pushed towards surgery, hope it will fix something it cannot, or have an unmanaged health condition. Waiting costs nothing, and a consultation can still tell you what to do first and when to return.

Not necessarily. Plastic surgery is a recognised surgical specialty with its own postgraduate training, while cosmetic surgeon is a term anyone may use, so the title alone tells you little. Ask for the exact qualification, the training body and the registration number, and check them yourself. Ask whether the surgeon has trained in the specific procedure you are considering, and how often it is performed.

You are given anaesthesia for the operation, so you should not feel it. Afterwards, soreness, tightness, swelling and bruising are common, and how much depends on the procedure. Your surgeon prescribes pain relief and explains what is expected and what is not, such as pain that suddenly worsens, which you should report at once. Ask before you decide how long you will need off work and for help at home.