Intimate and cosmetic procedures are personal decisions, and the doctor and clinic you choose matter as much as the procedure itself. Many complications come from choosing the wrong provider, not from the surgery. In this patient safety guide, Dr. Ashutosh Shah shares five things every patient should check before booking.
Make sure the doctor is a registered medical practitioner with recognised qualifications and specific training in the procedure you want. You can check a doctor’s registration on the Indian Medical Register (National Medical Commission) or with your State Medical Council. Ask directly where they trained and how long they have been doing this procedure.
General experience isn’t enough. Ask how many times the doctor has performed your specific procedure, and ask to see before-and-after results of real patients, shared with their consent. A confident, experienced surgeon will answer these questions openly.
Procedures should be done in a proper operation theatre with sterile equipment, not in a consultation room. Check whether:
A good consultation should leave you better informed, not pressured. The doctor should:
Ask what happens after the procedure: how many follow-up visits are included, and who to call if something feels wrong at night. Get a written, all-inclusive cost estimate, so there are no surprise charges later. For intimate procedures, also ask how your records and photos are stored and kept confidential.
Elegance Clinic offers private consultations at its Adajan and Vesu centres, with confidential record-keeping and no-cost EMI option.
