# Cosmetic Consult Answer Map

## Why this exists
Elective and cosmetic decisions are won before the consult. Patients are evaluating fit, recovery, risk, discretion, and whether the practice feels precise enough to trust with a highly personal decision.

## Consult Question Families
- am I a fit for this treatment
- what does the first consult actually involve
- what should I expect around downtime or visibility
- how do pricing conversations usually work
- what happens if I am interested but not ready yet

## Candidacy and Fit Answers
Strong public answers explain:
- who tends to be a fit
- which expectations need to be managed early
- how the clinic handles candidacy without overpromising
- where a patient may need a different path or more evaluation

## Recovery and Downtime Answers
Patients need clear framing on:
- typical recovery patterns
- visibility and disruption questions
- how soon normal life usually resumes
- what is case-specific versus broadly predictable

## Pricing and Process Answers
Clarify:
- what the consult covers
- how planning and pricing conversations are sequenced
- what happens if the patient needs time before deciding
- which coordination or follow-up standards the practice uses

## Publishing Sequence
1. consult FAQ block
2. candidacy and fit page
3. recovery and downtime guide
4. process and planning page
5. coordinator follow-up answers

## Operating Notes
- Cosmetic authority is built through precision, not hype.
- The public answer layer should reduce anxiety without hiding complexity.
- Recovery clarity is a trust asset, not a sales obstacle.