The questions we hear most.

You meet your surgeon, discuss what is bothering you, and review options together. Every patient receives an extensive consultation with a comprehensive review of treatment options, and no one is rushed. Photographs are taken, and where useful you review Vectra 3D imaging on your own anatomy.

Fees vary by procedure type and are quoted when you book. Our patient coordinator will tell you the amount and whether it applies toward surgery before you come in.

Yes, and we encourage it. A second set of ears is useful, particularly at the visit where you make decisions.

You meet the surgeon who would perform your procedure.

Dr. Sandel handles the face, nose, and facial reconstruction; Dr. Duggal handles breast and body. If your goals span both, we arrange for you to see the right surgeon for each, and the plan is coordinated.

In our accredited surgical suite at 104 Ridgely Avenue — the same building as your consultation and every follow-up visit.

A credentialed anesthesia professional, who meets you before your procedure. The type of anesthesia is decided with you and your surgeon in advance.

Yes. Any procedure involving sedation or general anesthesia requires a designated driver who can stay for discharge instructions.

Often, yes — and combining can mean one recovery instead of two. Some combinations are not advisable because healing competes or operative time becomes too long. Your surgeon will tell you plainly which applies.

It depends entirely on the procedure. As a rough guide, injectables are same-day, facial surgery is one to two weeks of visible bruising, and body procedures involve garments and swelling for longer. Ask for specifics at consultation.

You are given a direct number and written instructions before you leave. Most questions during recovery are answered the same day.

Several, scheduled at intervals appropriate to your procedure, and included. Follow-up happens in the same building.

Light walking is usually encouraged early. Return to full exercise is procedure-specific and is set by your surgeon, not by a general rule.

Any incision leaves a scar. Placement is chosen so scars fall in creases, hairlines, or natural shadows, and we review scar care with you. Scar revision is available if a scar heals poorly.

Pricing depends on the specific plan, operative time, and whether procedures are combined. You receive a written quote after your consultation, not an estimate over the phone.

Cosmetic procedures are not covered. Functional and reconstructive work sometimes is — nasal breathing surgery such as septoplasty and nasal valve repair, skin cancer procedures, and Mohs reconstruction among them. Dr. Sandel is an out-of-network provider. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, you could be reimbursed for the medically necessary portion, and we will give you the medical notes, procedure codes, and diagnostic codes to help with that process.

Yes. Third-party financing options are available, and our coordinator can walk you through them. See financing.

Deposits, rescheduling windows, and cancellation terms are provided in writing when you book. See policies.

Yes, a brief one. It establishes what you want, reviews your history, and confirms the treatment is appropriate.

Neuromodulators typically three to four months; fillers vary from several months to over a year by product and area. Your provider will give you a realistic range.

That is the consultation question. Halo, Moxi, BBL Hero, and SkinTyte solve different problems, and skin type and downtime tolerance both narrow the choice.

Sometimes, with timing considerations. Tell your provider what surgery you have planned so treatments are sequenced safely.

Yes, for an initial conversation. An in-person examination is required before surgery is scheduled.

Procedure-dependent. We give you a specific number of nights and the dates of the follow-up visits you must be present for.

We can point you to accommodation near the practice. See out-of-town patients.