Patient Journey – how long will I wait for surgery?
A superior end-to-end journey at Red Rose Desire.
Initial enquiry
Book a free consultation with one of our specialist surgeons:
- Our patient co-ordinators are on hand during a new patient phone call to get to know you and learn more about your expectations, that way they can match you with the best suited surgeon.
An appointment is made at a mutually convenient time and is always complimentary. - Your first consultation will be thorough, and is aimed at providing you with all of the information you need to make the right choices. You will speak with both a specialist surgeon of the relevant specialty and our treatment co-ordinator. You will also complete a medical history document and we will take photographs and relevant information to complement our assessments.
- Discussing your treatment options and considering your options, we can also show you before and after photos of similar cases and shapes/size.
A second consultation is often required for patients who have further questions or queries, or need to discuss, consider their options further. This can be booked in at any time.
Pre-Operative Assessment
Following your consultation and with the decision to move forward with your procedure, a medical test is arranged to ensure you are a fit and healthy candidate for surgery. It also allows us to identify any potential risks prior to surgery.
Booking Surgery
We ask for a 14-day cooling off period before we go ahead and book/confirm your surgery date.
Our surgeons are in theatre most days and so you can expect to wait no more than 2- 4 weeks for your procedure to take place. This is always booked in at a time suitable for you. Throughout this time, we will be available any time of day, any day of the week, at the other end of the phone, to make sure you have all the information you need.
Naturally, all that is discussed and agreed is documented in writing.