Office Policies

Evening hours are available. Appointments can be scheduled outside regular business hours. Please call to set up an appointment time for a consultation or procedure that will work with your schedule.

The benefits of plastic surgery can be significant and in most cases, the price affordable. Anyone considering a procedure is encouraged to contact our office for more information. Our competent staff is always available and happy to answer your questions.

The Consultation Process

Every patient is scheduled for a private and thorough consultation as the initial step in his or her consideration of cosmetic surgery. With the assistance of the Patient Care Coordinator, you will: investigate the procedure; see results of patients who have undergone the same or similar procedures in "before and after" albums; and discuss any initial questions you may have. The consultation provides an opportunity to explore your options and discuss your procedure in detail.

Dr. Hricko uses color photography to evaluate your attributes so that you and he can jointly decide on the most beneficial treatment. These photographs become a confidential part of your medical record. They are helpful in planning the surgical procedures and become a part of a "before and after" comparison for you and the doctor. We encourage you to ask questions during your consultation to ensure you have explored all avenues before a final decision is made.

A consultation is required to receive an accurate quote for the procedure you are considering. In order to answer all of your questions and get a true sense of your desired outcome and the goals you would like to achieve, a thorough consultation will usually take about an hour. A $95 consultation fee is assessed at this time. The consultation fee will be deducted from the procedure you choose, whether it is surgical or non-surgical.

Pre-Surgery Instructions

You will receive complete pre-surgical instructions prior to your procedure, and we will see you shortly before surgery to answer any last minute questions you may have. Creating a positive, confident frame of mind is important to us.

Post-Op Procedures

Post-op instructions you need to follow after your procedure and recovery time will be discussed prior to surgery. Our competent staff is always on hand to answer further questions that may arise. Any standard follow-up visits are included in the initial fee for surgery, so there are usually no additional fees after your surgery.

Financing Options

The prices for plastic surgery services and methods of payment are also covered during your consultation and financing is available. Please read our Fees and Financing pages for more information on paying for your procedure.

Facilities

Our office is equipped with an up-to-date surgical facility. Selected procedures requiring only local anesthesia can be performed in the convenience and privacy of our Natick office.

Surgical procedures that require general anesthesia are performed at one of Dr. Hricko’s affiliated hospitals, Metrowest Medical Center, conveniently located across the street from our office. Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham are also within close proximity.