Before any plastic surgery is performed, you will meet with your surgeon for a consultation.
Some plastic surgeons offer free consultations, while other charge a nominal fee.
Be sure to ask about this when making the appointment. It's important that you have reasonable expectations regarding the successful outcome of your surgery. After an analysis of your problem area, your surgeon will advise the best course of action and the best procedure to achieve the desired results. To help you make an informed decision, your surgeon may provide you with literature that goes into greater detail about your desired procedure. Finally, remember that plastic surgery IS surgery, and there are inherent risks just like any surgical procedure.