Occasionally some patients really want a non-surgical solution to their problem, but really the best or only option would be something more invasive like a surgical procedure. If that’s the case, we will tell you that and make sure you are fully informed about our decision if we are unable to help you
Although non-surgical procedures are less invasive than surgical options, that doesn’t mean they are risk-free and your Nurse will make sure you know about the any relevant risks before you make your decision to proceed.
If the proposed procedure is quite minor, and you are sure you want to go ahead with the treatment, then the Nurse may go ahead and offer to perform the procedure immediately after the consultation. If you are considering a more complex or invasive non-surgical procedure, or if you are not sure about whether or not you want to go ahead, then we will schedule another time for you to come back later on. When you make the decision to go ahead, it should be fully informed and pressure free and we are committed to supporting you make decisions in that way.