Patient Guide
Planning plastic surgery in Surat is easier when the practical details are sorted early. Start with the guide that fits your situation, and reach out whenever a question remains.
Everything you need before and after treatment
This guide collects the practical information patients at Elegance Clinic ask for most, covering preparation, cost, recovery, travel from outside Surat and follow up care. Use it before your consultation so your appointment time goes into questions rather than basics.
Plastic surgery decisions are rarely made in a single afternoon. Most people research for weeks, talk to family, and only then book. That is sensible, so we have written this guide the way we would explain things across a consultation desk.
How should you prepare for a consultation?
Bring three things. First, a written list of what bothers you, in your own words. Second, any relevant medical history, including medicines, allergies and past surgery. Third, your questions. Patients who arrive prepared consistently get more out of the appointment, because time goes into discussion rather than form filling.
Practical preparation
- Carry earlier reports, scans or prescriptions if the concern is not new
- List every medicine you take, including supplements and blood thinners
- Mention diabetes, thyroid problems, blood pressure or heart conditions
- Wear clothing that gives easy access to the area being assessed
- Bring a family member if a second set of ears would help you decide
What happens on the day of your procedure?
You will be given fasting instructions, an arrival time and a list of what to bring. On arrival the area is marked, consent is confirmed, and anaesthesia is explained. Most day care procedures allow you to go home the same evening, while larger surgeries need an overnight stay.
Arrange for someone to accompany you home. Even after local anaesthesia, driving yourself is not advisable.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery has two timelines that people often confuse. The first is functional recovery, which is when you can resume normal daily activity. That usually takes one to two weeks for desk work. The second is cosmetic settling, which is when swelling resolves and the result becomes final. That takes three to six months for most body procedures.
Consequently, judging your outcome at two weeks is unfair to yourself. Swelling, bruising and firmness are all normal at that stage and they resolve steadily.
What helps recovery
- Following the written aftercare sheet exactly, particularly on wound care
- Wearing compression garments for the full advised duration
- Avoiding smoking, since it measurably slows healing
- Sleeping in the position advised for your procedure
- Attending every follow up visit, even when everything feels fine
What does treatment cost and can you pay in instalments?
Elegance Clinic provides a written estimate after examining you. It covers the surgeon fee, theatre charges, anaesthesia and routine follow up visits, so the figure you receive is the figure you plan around. Cost varies with the procedure, the area treated and the type of anaesthesia required.
EMI options are available on most procedures. Raise it during your consultation and our team will explain what applies to your case.
Travelling to Surat for treatment
Patients regularly travel to Elegance Clinic from Navsari, Bharuch, Valsad, Rajkot, Jamnagar and further afield. If you are coming from outside Surat, tell our team when booking. We then group your consultation, investigations and, where possible, your procedure into as few trips as we can manage safely.
Do plan to stay locally for the first follow up after major surgery. Travelling long distances too soon after a procedure is the most common avoidable setback we see.
When should you contact the clinic?
Contact us without waiting for your scheduled appointment if you notice increasing pain rather than decreasing pain, fever, spreading redness, sudden swelling, bleeding that does not settle with pressure, or any discharge from the wound. Early review solves small problems quickly, whereas waiting rarely helps.
For anything less urgent, our team answers questions on WhatsApp during clinic hours.
Where to read next
Browse the individual guides above for detail on specific topics. Alternatively, look at our treatment pages for procedure specific information, the before and after gallery for documented outcomes, or the blog for longer articles written from consultation room experience.
FAQ
Practical questions patients ask
Still have a question? Reach out confidentially and our care team will respond personally.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring a written list of your concerns, your medical history including current medicines and allergies, plus any earlier reports or scans. Wear clothing that allows easy examination of the area you want assessed.
How long before I can return to work?
Most patients resume desk work within one to two weeks. Physically demanding work needs longer, commonly four to six weeks. Your surgeon gives a specific timeline based on your procedure and your job.
Does the cost estimate include follow up visits?
Yes. The written estimate from Elegance Clinic covers the surgeon fee, theatre charges, anaesthesia and routine follow up visits, so you can plan around a single figure rather than discovering additions later.
Can I pay for treatment in instalments?
EMI options are available on most procedures. Mention it during your consultation and the team will explain which options apply to your treatment and what documentation is needed.
I live outside Surat. How many trips will I need?
Usually two, one for consultation and investigations and one for the procedure, though this varies. Tell the team you are travelling when booking so appointments are grouped efficiently. Plan to stay locally for the first follow up.
What side effects are normal after surgery?
Swelling, bruising, firmness and mild discomfort are expected and settle over two to three weeks. Contact the clinic promptly if pain increases rather than decreases, or if you develop fever, spreading redness or wound discharge.
When will I see the final result?
Most body procedures settle between three and six months once swelling fully resolves. Scars continue to fade for up to a year. Judging the outcome in the first few weeks gives a misleading impression.
Ready to discuss your goals in person?
Consult Dr. Ashutosh Shah at Adajan or Vesu, Surat.