Although there are many circumstances when timing, either or the patient's schedule and availability or Dr. Sumpter's, the usual sequence of events is your consulation, followed by your pre-op appointment, your surgery, then your post-operative appointments (as determined by Dr. Sumpter per your procedure and need.)

An important thing to remember with elective cosmetic surgery is that the timing is completely up to you, the patient. There may be some parameters based on the doctor's schedule and her considering the information you provide, but ultimately tthe timing is still up to you.

Once you've had a consultation, how you proceed depends upon your comfort level. We do have some patients that come in for a second consultation after having time to process the information, or when considering adding another procedure to the same surgery date.

As you select a surgery date, we make arrangements for your deposit and schedule your pre-operative appointment. We require a deposit of 20% of the full surgery price within 48 hours of securing you a surgery date. If you are paying by cash or check, we offer an additional 5% discount. If you are paying by one of the finance plans we accept, we require for you to pay 5% down and send us paperwork from the finance company saying you are approved. Please contact us if you have any questions related to paying for your surgery.

You can expect your pre-op appointment to last 45 minutes. We prefer to have your pre-op appointment scheduled no later than 1 full week prior to your surgery date. At your pre-operative appointment, you will read the applicable disclosure, consent and post-operative care forms. You will meet with Dr. Sumpter to go over these forms and upon being satisfied with the information,you will be asked to sign these forms. You will have every opportunity to address any additional questions with Dr. Sumpter. You may, as many do, be interested in adding something to your surgery time. We will do everything we can to accomodate those requests. Dr. Sumpter will take your "before" procedure photographs, and, after paying your balance, your will be on your way.

Throughout the process including the time between your pre-op and your surgery, we are always available to you should you have any questions.

We have many out-of-town patients whom are interested in combining appointments. (For example the pre-op and the consultation.) We do so when this is the only clear option for someone. We can make different arrangements, as needed and as circumstances dictate and are happy to do so.