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The decision for Facial Plastic Surgery

When you choose to have facial plastic surgery, there's nothing more important than partnering with a qualified, skilled, and compassionate surgeon. You probably have many physicians in your community, so making a choice can be tough. You should consider his curriculum vitae, background, updated to new techniques, his certification and his constructible reviews for an easier decision, and thus your facial plastic surgery experience will likely be a positive one. Anyone considering cosmetic surgery should be comfortable with the doctor they choose, and feel that the time spent in their consultation was thorough and informative.


Languages

Dr. Nabil Fakih talks fluently Spanish, Arabic and English. So if you prefer to talk in any of the described languages, let us know prior to consultation.


Book your Consultation

In order to make your dreams become a reality, you must take the first step, contact us to make an appointment for the consultation. The goal of a cosmetic consultation is primarily to educate the patient about the surgery in question, the process of preparing for surgery, the recovery period involved and to see before and after photos. You will learn about the surgery, its limitations and risks, and discuss your needs and concerns.

The cosmetic consult is an important step in the process of considering cosmetic surgery. We understand more than anyone that a cosmetic consultation can be seen as an intimidating or daunting experience. Because of this, we take special care to ensure that our patients feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible in a professional, yet friendly atmosphere.


Prior to your Online Consultation

Kindly send us pictures, from Profile, Three Quarters, Frontal and Basal view of both sides over a white background and let someone taking the pictures for you. Please provide clear, recent close-up photos. Photos should clearly show your area of concern and can be sent by email or to our whatsapp phone. Also attach reports or a small description about your concern, your phone number, and country you are living in. All you need is to have broadband and a webcam and downloaded the app Skype or have Facetime. Simply email us to arrange a time for an appointment and be sure to include your Skype Account Login Name or your Facetime email or phone in the body of the email. For Skype, at the time of your appointment, ensure that you are signed in to Skype and online. The doctor will make a call to you - select the green button to answer the call. You may need to press the "Start My Video" button in order for the Video to commence. For Facetime use email or phone to arrange the call after proceeding with our coordinator. There are some limitations with these types of consultation, that it require a further sophisticated exploration 1 to 2 days prior to surgery to complete all the process. Some cases require to send a Radiology CT Scanner of the face to proceed with a correct online evaluation. 


Your Online Consultation

Dr. Nabil Fakih online consultation is 100 US dollars whom we refund it back if you proceed to surgery/treatment with him. We offer one-to-one session of one hour with Dr. Nabil Fakih. During your consultation, you will learn about the treatment and discuss your needs and concerns. This will help Dr. Nabil Fakih understand your expectations. Dr. Nabil Fakih will carefully examine your pictures and determine what type of procedure would best maximize your face about your requesting concerns. After that you will receive an email that will discuss the surgery fees and scheduling dates. 


Clinic Consultation

Take for granted that before your surgery day, Dr. Nabil Fakih will meet with you in person, examine and measure your face, discuss again your concerns and how he will address them, sign surgery consent and will take photographs for your medical record. You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. Also provide information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received, previous surgeries and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information. Next, you will be introduced to our patient care coordinator. She will ensure that all of your questions and concerns are answered. We are available for any follow up questions by email or phone.


Surgery Costs

Surgery costs depends on many issues depending which type of procedure is finally doing Dr. Nabil Fakih and what type of anesthesia you want and can be done for that procedure. Also cost depends on hospital accommodation (Suite vs Shared Room), Hospital (Fakih Hospital), and Type of Surgery (cosmetic alone, or functional and cosmetic or reconstruction). 

Prices are always without hidden fees and it includes everything:

• Dr. Nabil Fakih consultation (He will refund you back if you finally decide to do surgery with him)

• Dr. Nabil Fakih’s Surgical Fee

• Dr. Nabil Fakih’s assistance fee

• Anesthesia Doctor fee

• Anesthesia clearance fee

• Cardiologist clearance fee

• Recovery room fee

• Surgery room fee by hours

• 24 hours room in hospital fee 

• All materials/instruments used in surgery

• Surgery nurse fee

• Recovery consultation and 1 year follow up included.

• All Analysis required for surgery (Lab Analysis, EKG Cardiac Analysis, RX Chest Ray). These are obligatory to go for any surgery.


Schedule Your Procedure

In order to reserve your surgery date, a 20% deposit is required. We will facilitate our bank account to make a bank transfer. (We accept in Euros or US Dollars only). This will ensure that your time is reserved both on Dr. Nabil Fakih schedule and the Fakih Hospital schedule. The remaining balance is due at the pre-op appointment before surgery, whichever is greater. The deposit is refundable till 2 weeks prior to surgery. After this time period, a cancellation fee will become the deposit will be withheld from your account. 


Approving and Proceeding with Surgery

After shortly we receive your deposit and email confirmation. We will organize to schedule your surgery day and you will receive an email containing pre-and post- operative instructions and procedure consents. The consent documents must be read carefully and signed before your surgery in the pre-op appointment. 


Locations & Time

Location 1 : Fakih Clinic (Beirut), Imam Mousa el Sadr Street, Centromall, Jnah, Beirut (Lebanon) > Pre-Op & recovery visits are done here

Location 2 : Fakih Hospital (Khaizaran), Main Street Khaizaran, Sea Road Saida-Sour (South Lebanon) > Surgery is done here

•  Clinic is open from 08:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Saturday (Both included). 

• Hospital is open 24 hours a day during all the week


Airports, Accommodations & Transportation

Our local international airport is Rafic Al Harriri International Airport (Beirut). The clinic is located 10 mins from the airport, where the hospital is located one hour from Beirut (The capital). You Must arrive one to two days prior to your surgery date. At a designated time during this period you will meet with the doctor and have an in depth consultation discussing your procedure. We recommend for accommodations to book in Beirut in VERDUN or JNAH Area.

Taxi from airport to any location in Beirut costs between 30-50 US dollars (All airport taxis accepts US Dollars). But If you need any help and you would like to organize your trips from airport to hotel and from hotel to hospital and vice-versa, we collaborate with Concord Travel Agency who will help you book your trips and organize all your stay. They are so professional & not expensive. We have worked with them for several years. You can email Ms. Manal to book your transportation: sales@concordtravel.com.lb Also Concord Travel Agency can also book your hotels, airplanes and help you proceed with your VISA.


VISA

Please be aware that residents of some countries are required to leave after a period of three months (90 days) and they can issue them for 3 month VISA. All these concerns must be figured in your country with the embassy of Lebanon. Please make sure to check if this is applicable to you before you come over, in order to prevent disappointment along the way. Many European countries have free visa given on entry for 3 months (90 days).


Languages 

In lebanon, the population talks English, Arabic, and French fluently. All Dr. Nabil Fakih’s team speaks English.


Costs & Currency 

The currency used in the market is Lebanese Liras or US Dollars. We only accept to be payed by CASH in US Dollars/Euros.


Surgery Preparation

Two weeks prior to surgery & Two weeks following surgery

• No VITAMIN E except in a daily multi-vitamin.

• No aspirin or aspirin products.

• No anti-inflammatory products (Advil, Motrin, Alleve or any ibuprofen products).

• No Alcohol

• No smoking or nicotine products.

• You must notify our office of any medications you are taking, including over the counter drugs such as cold or headache medications, nose drops, etc.

• Extra-strength Tylenol (acetaminophen) is allowed pre- and post- operatively for pain and /or fever.

• No herbs of any kind.

• No recreational drugs.

• Join our Pre- / Post- Surgical Preparation Program


The night before surgery

• Wash face and shampoo hair 

• If instructed, take pre-op medication.

• If your surgery is done by sedation or general anesthesia : Do not eat or drink anything after 11:30 p.m. except as directed by our staff.


The day of surgery

• Take pre-op medications as instructed.

• Remove all make-up and wash your face using an antibacterial soap before coming to the office for surgery.

• Do not use any hair spray or hair fixatives on the day of surgery.

• For men, shave closely prior to your office visit on the day of your surgery.

• Do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.

• Leave valuables at home or with family members.

• Wear loose, comfortable button down the front clothing. If desired, bring a scarf and sunglasses (except for after nose surgery) to wear when leaving the surgery hospital.

• Please arrange for someone to drive you to and from the Fakih Hospital on the day of your surgery.

• Make arrangements for someone to pick you up and remain with you for at least 24 hours following surgery. A friend or a family member must accompany you when you leave the Fakih Hospital. 

• Do not drive following surgery until cleared by Dr. Nabil Fakih

• Do not sign any papers or make important decisions for 24 hours after surgery. Medications in your system may alter your judgment.


Follow-Ups

Some surgeries require follow-ups during first 48 hours and others till one week to remove stitches. Recovery consultation will be decided by Dr. Nabil Fakih and a 1 year follow up is included. We advise, in case needed, all patients that fly-in for surgery to spend at least the first night at our Hospital thus ensuring any required medical attention necessary. In the days that follow, we will see you post-operatively and depending upon the procedures that have been performed you may return home 7-14 days later. (Check with Doctor before you come). Your health and safety remain our number one priority.

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