Virtual Consultations Convenient for Out of Town Patients

There are a lot of plastic surgeons who specialize in certain procedures. Say, you want to alter some aspects of your nose and you’re looking for a rhinoplasty specialist.

It could be difficult to find one in your locality and you might not have the time to go to another city for a consultation that might not bear good results at all wasting your time and resources.

So, you’ve heard about this excellent plastic surgeon in New York but you live in Baltimore. That’s a long drive for a consultation.


Luckily, plastic surgeons and other doctors are now using technology to reach prospective patients who want to avail of their services. Electronic communications have made it easy for patients and physicians to get hold of each other for virtual consultations.

What is a Virtual Consultation?

A virtual consultation is a service offered by physicians and plastic surgeons which uses online platforms or instant messaging softwares to connect with their clients from other cities. This provides convenience to patients who want to ask some preliminary questions to the cosmetic surgeon.

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What are the benefits of virtual consultations?

We are living in the fast lane and sometimes we could wish to extend our hours so we can finish all our tasks and do more. For this reason, there are plenty of practitioners these days who recognize the need for virtual consultation as a way to help clients who want some of the questions answered without much hassle. Aside from the convenience, here are some of the other benefits that a virtual consultation can give you.

•    No need to drive long miles to the next city
•    Save on airfare if you’re from another state or country
•    No need to spend on rental cars or accommodations
•    You do not have to waste too much time on travel etc

However, there are also drawbacks on this service. Since you are not physically present on your consultation, the quality of advice of your cosmetic surgeon is limited and compromised. Also, you cannot properly rate whether you are comfortable with your surgeon or not. But, if you are only looking to ask some simple questions, virtual consultations are helpful.