Why is Medical Clearance Required for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeries?
Like other surgeries, cosmetic and plastic surgeries often require the use of general anesthesia. While relatively safe, general anesthesia can cause complications in some patients. Your surgeon will require a pre-op clearance to confirm that you are healthy enough to safely go under general anesthesia.
Healing is also an important component of cosmetic surgeries. Every surgeon wants their patients to heal well and without complications, but this is even more crucial in cosmetic surgeries where it’s important to keep scars and defects to a minimum. Diabetes and other chronic conditions can complicate healing if not well-controlled, so it’s important for plastic surgeons to make sure patients are healthy prior to surgery.
Benefits of Getting Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Clearance Letters Via Telehealth
Getting pre-op clearance through telehealth is always convenient. We have hours 365 days a year and schedule appointments from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. so you can see a medical professional at a time that works for you. We also get you what you need, scheduling your appointment the same day we get the information we need from you to proceed. Telehealth visits also let you skip the doctor’s office waiting room where you could pick up a bug that delays your surgery.
Telehealth visits can be especially helpful for those getting cosmetic or plastic surgery. For these types of surgeries, most patients choose their desired surgeon based on before and after pictures and results rather than location. This means traveling for surgery, which can be expensive and time-consuming depending on the distance. TMG offers pre-op clearance for patients from coast to coast, so you may have to travel for your surgery but not to get the clearance you need to have it.
TNG also offers an affordable option so as not to add unnecessary expense to surgeries that are potentially quite pricey already.
How Medical Clearance Via Telehealth Medical Group Works
To get medical clearance through TMG, start by visiting our website and clicking the “Sign Up” button. You’ll simply send us a health questionnaire and any other required documentation. Once we receive everything, we will schedule a video call between you and one of our medical professionals on the same day. The appointment only takes about 10 minutes. And that’s it. We’ll review everything and send your clearance letter.
Common Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeries that Require Medical Clearance Letters
Medical clearance letters are required for many cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. Some of the most common include:
- Liposuction
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Combination (Mommy Makeover, etc.)
- Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
- Thigh Lift
- Facelift
- Rhinoplasty