Psychological Assessment Pre Cosmetic Surgery
At Bird on the Wing Holistic Psychology, Jackson offers psychological assessment for patients considering cosmetic surgery. Jackson offers Pre-Cosmetic Surgery Psychological Assessment if your surgeon has identified that you may have psychological risk factors, such as body dysmorphic disorder, high anxiety or if you would like your screening conducted before engaging with your treatment surgeon.
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My personalized assessment is conducted based on the Australian Psychological Society Guidelines and is designed to help you explore any underlying issues that may be affecting your decision to get surgery, ensuring that you are emotionally prepared for the procedure. Typically, this assessment is 60 minutes in person or via telehealth, along with completing online questionnaires. Jackson will provide his feedback and provide you a summary report you can provide to your surgeon within 5 Business days following the appointment.
The service package includes, the assessment session, phone call feedback, report and a brief check-in following your procedure.
About
In 2023, the Medical Board of Australia issued the updated ‘Guidelines for registered medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures which come into effect from 1 July 2023. The Medical Board of Australia guidelines make clear that some patients may be unsuitable for cosmetic surgery and mandate the referral of patients of concern for a psychological evaluation to establish their suitability for the intended procedure. Jackson has completed APS approved training for Psychological Evaluation of Patients undertaking Cosmetic Procedures.
Service
The standard session is approximately 80 minutes and can be conducted in-person or via Telehealth. The aims of the assessment to assess the client’s psychological suitability and capacity to undergo the procedure, assess and address risk, evaluate and identify any contraindications for the procedure, determine whether psychological intervention prior to the procedure may be of benefit, and, reduce the incidence of adverse psychological outcomes for the client. From this assessment, a report is conducted advising one of three conditions.
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(1), Approved; Minimal to no concerns regarding the person’s capacity for the cosmetic procedure.
(2) Pending; Evidence of concerns with person’s readiness to undergo cosmetic procedure to be addressed with on-going psychological intervention and a re-evaluation.
(3) Declined; the person is considered a poor candidate for the cosmetic procedure being at significant risk of adverse psychological outcome with on-going psychological intervention needed for concerns and possible distress caused by the recommendation of not to proceed.
Fee
The investment for this assessment is $375. This includes, our 60 minute session, the assessment report, contact with your doctor and brief follow up following surgery. In the event of “pending” or “declined”, additional service fees are not included within the initial fee.
Reports are provided within 5 days following receiving payment from initial treatment.
Same Day urgent reports incur an additional $115.
Telephone Number: +61401065290
Email: Jackson@Birdonthewing.com.au
Fax: +61720004171
Address: 1/14 Sunshine Parade Miami, Gold Coast, QLD, 4220.