Virtual Pre-Op Consults with Colombian Surgeons: Platform, Timing, and Red Flags

Most Colombian clinics offer free video consultations. Platforms: Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, Google Meet. Schedule through clinic website or WhatsApp. During consult: introduce yourself, explain your goals, ask about surgeon's experience/volume, discuss your anatomy and realistic expectations, ask questions about technique/recovery, request before-and-after photos, get a quote in writing. Verify surgeon identity (ask clinic to confirm via video); don't rely on photo alone. Red flags: surgeon unavailable/delegating to staff, pressure to decide immediately, unrealistic promises, unwillingness to discuss risks, poor communication or language barriers, resistance to detailed questions. Take notes; record (if permitted); follow up in writing to confirm details discussed.