Schedule An Appointment(1)
How to Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Wigod
Step 1: Book your consultation
Schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Wigod to discuss your surgery interests.
Step 2: Complete your health history online
Before your visit, you’ll complete a web-based health history and any other required forms through our electronic medical record (EMR) system. The EMR improves patient care and reduces paper waste. If you don’t have computer access or need help with the system, our staff is available to assist you in person or by phone.
Step 3: Pay the consultation reservation fee
Once your EMR forms are submitted and reviewed, you’ll pay a $150 consultation reservation fee by credit card to confirm your appointment time.
Consultation Fee Refund Policy: The $150 reservation fee is fully refundable if you cancel at least one day before your scheduled appointment.
Step 4: Appointment reminders
You’ll receive a reminder email and/or courtesy phone call a few days before your consultation.
Before You Arrive
Please review the information on this page and any linked resources before your appointment to make the most of your visit with Dr. Wigod.
New Patient Appointments Are Scheduled From:
- Monday through Thursday Afternoons
Call (208) 377-9515 to schedule an appointment.
Education Before Your Consultation (2)
Before your appointment, you please watch the a 3D animation educational video(s) on your procedure(s) of interest. These videos provide an excellent overview of the surgery process.
Please review Dr. Wigod’s individual approach to your procedure(s) of interest.
See Dr. Wigod’s Photo Gallery for examples of his results for your procedure(s) of interest.
Review the intake consent forms at home and sign them when you arrive at our office.
The Consultation / Exam (3)
What to Expect During Your Consultation with Dr. Wigod
Personalized Treatment Planning
Dr. Wigod recognizes that every patient has a unique body shape and unique goals. During your consultation, he and his staff take time to understand what you specifically hope to achieve from surgery. This results in a fully customized treatment plan tailored to your individual goals — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Health History Review
Dr. Wigod will review your health history and address any potential problems before proceeding.
What to Bring to Your Consultation
Please bring any relevant medical documents for Dr. Wigod to review. Doing so makes your consultation more informative and can save time if you decide to move forward with surgery.
If you’ve had previous breast implant surgery, it’s especially helpful to bring:
- Operative reports
- Any documentation on your current implants
Why Full Medical History Matters
Complete and accurate information helps ensure that:
- Surgical risks are minimized, understood, and accepted by an informed patient
- No relevant conditions or prior procedures are overlooked
- Surgery isn’t cancelled or complicated by issues discovered too late
- Pre-existing problems are addressed before surgery, not during or after
- Results are optimized by accounting for the effects of any prior aesthetic procedures
Patients should not omit any conditions or past procedures when providing their history.
The Physical Examination Process
- Photographs are taken by one of our female staff members.
- Physical examination by Dr. Wigod, accompanied by a female staff member as a chaperone. He may take anatomic measurements and discuss features specific to your body.
- Photo review — You and Dr. Wigod will review patient example photographs together, including examples of patients with similar features to your own. This helps Dr. Wigod understand your goals and helps set realistic expectations.
Price Quote (4)
Pricing and Payment Information
Getting Your Price Quote
After your consultation, you’ll meet with one of our practice managers to receive a personalized price quote.
What’s Included in Your Quote
Your price quote covers four components:
- Surgeon’s Fee — Dr. Wigod’s professional fee
- Operating Room Fee — for use of our on-site accredited surgery center, Meadow Lake Surgery Center
- Anesthetist Fee — for anesthesia services
- Device Fees — if applicable (e.g., implants or other surgical devices)
Why Pricing Varies by Patient
Your price quote is customized based on your individual surgical plan and needs. Because of this, an accurate quote can only be provided after a complete consultation with Dr. Wigod.
Payment Schedule
- To schedule surgery: A deposit is required at the time of booking.
- Before surgery: Full payment is due at your final pre-operative visit.
Estimated Pricing Ranges
For general pricing guidance before your consultation, please review our procedure pricing and financial policies at the links below. These figures are estimates only, but they’re designed to help you understand typical cost ranges and avoid surprises when you receive your personalized quote.
Scheduling And Pre-Op (5)
Surgery Scheduling and Pre-Operative Process
Surgery Days and Location
Operations at Meadow Lake Surgery Center are performed on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Meadow Lake Surgery Center is located in the same building as Wigod Plastic Surgery. This on-site, in-building setup offers significant advantages for both Dr. Wigod and his patients, including streamlined coordination and continuity of care.
Your Pre-Operative Visit
Your pre-op visit takes place approximately 2 weeks before your operation and is a critical step in surgical preparation. During this visit:
- Dr. Wigod will re-examine you and confirm your operative plan.
- Your health history will be reviewed for any changes.
- Any necessary pre-surgical testing will be ordered, which may include:
- Bloodwork
- Mammogram or other Breast Imaging
- Medical Specialist Consults as indicated
- You will read, review, and sign a detailed informed consent form developed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, specific to your procedure.
- Dr. Wigod will personally discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of your surgery and answer all remaining questions.
Preparing for Surgery
For answers to common questions about the lead-up to surgery, please see the guides below:
Day Of Surgery (6)
Day of Surgery: What to Expect
Before Your Operation
- Avoid certain medications as instructed by Dr. Wigod’s team.
- Cease or minimize tobacco use prior to surgery.
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
- Approved prescription medications may be taken with a small sip of water.
Arrival and Preparation
- Arrive at Meadow Lake Surgery Center 30 minutes before your scheduled operation time.
- A nurse will prepare you for surgery.
- Dr. Wigod will re-examine you and confirm your operative plan.
- Dr. Wigod will have you stand and will mark your body to guide the surgery.
- You’ll receive a sedative and be taken to the operating room.
During Surgery
Most patients remember nothing further until waking up in the recovery area.
After Surgery: Immediate Recovery
- You will have a dressing appropriate to your specific procedure.
- Unless Dr. Wigod specifically instructs otherwise, do not remove the dressing until your first post-operative visit.
- Some discomfort and mild nausea are common, though most patients tolerate the procedure well.
Getting Home Safely
You must have someone drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours following surgery.
Returning to Normal Activity
Most patients can return to work within a few days to a few weeks, depending on the type of surgery performed. Some fatigue during this recovery window is normal.
After The Operation (7)
Post-Operative Care and Recovery Timeline
Availability for Questions or Concerns
Dr. Wigod is available to take your calls or see you urgently if needed. If he is out of town, coverage will be arranged so you’re never without access to care.
Follow-Up Visit Schedule
| Timeframe | Visit Purpose |
|---|---|
| 1–3 days post-op | Initial follow-up visit with Dr. Wigod |
| As needed (early recovery) and 2 weeks | Additional visits based on individual healing |
| 6 weeks post-op | Early result follow-up |
| 6 months post-op | Late result follow-up |
At each visit, photographs will be taken and any concerns will be addressed.
About Your Sutures
Sutures are usually absorbable. Any visible knots are typically trimmed at your 2-week visit.
Activity and Exercise Guidelines
| Activity Level | When It’s Safe to Resume |
|---|---|
| Mild exercise (walking) | Encouraged early — helps reduce risk of blood clots and breathing complications |
| Vigorous exercise (jogging) | 4–6 weeks post-op |
| Heavy lifting or strenuous exercise | 6 weeks post-op |
These guidelines apply to all patients and all surgery types.
Why Limiting Activity Matters
Post-surgical activity restrictions are a common concern for patients. It helps to think of it this way:
- Your surgery is an investment in yourself.
- Limiting activity short-term maximizes healing and minimizes complications that could otherwise extend your recovery.
- You will not lose meaningful or lasting fitness during the 6-week limited-activity period — anything lost is typically regained.
- When resuming activity, go slowly and be patient.