FAQs – Dr Mark Gittos

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions asked by patients

Here you will find FAQs about the New Zealand Plastic Surgeons practice, cosmetic plastic surgery and Dr Mark Gittos Plastic Surgeon in Auckland NZ.

How Much Will My Surgery Cost?

• Dr Gittos and his team can offer you a price range for your chosen surgery. This depends on the type of procedure, hospital and how long you want to stay in hospital. At your initial consultation, we will give you a quote, in detail, for your chosen procedure. This will include a surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist fee, surgical assistant fee and the hospital fees. An approximate out-of-pocket expense for your surgery can be provided over the phone when you speak to a Patient Care Advisor.  Visit the Prices Page for more details about fees, ACC and payment plan options

 What Can I Expect at My Initial Consultation?

At your initial appointment with Dr Gittos you will typically:

• Have your photos taken
• Have a physical examination
• See before and after photos from past patients
• Find out more about your surgical options
• Receive detailed information about your surgery
• Go through the possible risks and complications associated with your surgery
• Find out about surgery pricing and available dates

Do you accept not fully Vaccinated or NOT vaccinated patients?

• We prefer vaccinated patients but welcome ALL people

Do you do gender-affirming surgeries?

• Yes we offer some MTF and FTM Top Surgery – Breast gender-affirming surgeries

Do you offer a non-surgical nose job?

• Sorry, we don’t offer non-surgical nose jobs or ‘liquid nose jobs’ done with dermal filler

SURGICAL RECOVERY FAQs

Does surgery Hurt? – How Much Pain Should I Expect?

• Every surgical procedure has associated discomfort, and everyone is different in how they experience pain. The answer is yes, typically there will be pain associated with a plastic surgery procedure but it should be well-managed by your surgeon and patient care team. It can be difficult to predict pain levels for each individual person as there are too many variables to consider. Pain is often subjective to each patient based on their perception and sensitivity to pain. There are, however, several things that can be done by you and your surgical support team to help with the initial post-surgery recovery period. Whilst you may experience pain, particularly in the days following your breast surgery, it can be manageable by following Dr Gittos’ recommendations.

What Steps Can Be Taken to Minimise Pain after surgery?

• Dr Gittos’ approach to recovery is to do whatever he can to get you back to your normal life as soon as possible. He and the team are dedicated to keeping you as comfortable as possible during your pre-operative sessions, your surgical procedure and your healing & recovery time following surgery. Read more about surgery recovery in our blog articles.

How Long Will it Take For Me to Recover?

• Every patient is different and there are many health and lifestyle factors that may affect your recovery time. Generally, it can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from most plastic surgery procedures. Your recovery period will however vary and you will need to work with your plastic surgeon throughout this time. It is important that you listen to the advice from your surgeon and support team and advise them before returning to exercise or other similar activities.