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Full Pre-operative Assessment

A comprehensive psychiatric assessment before surgery, covering history, mental state, personality, risk, capacity and surgical suitability, with a clear recommendation.

Report in 5–7 working daysFrom £65060–90 minute consultation

Who it is for

When to consider it

  • Patients who have disclosed a psychiatric history
  • Possible body dysmorphic disorder identified at consultation or screening
  • Complex, revision or repeat surgery
  • Any case where you want a documented, comprehensive specialist opinion

At a glance

  • Turnaround5–7 working days
  • Feefrom £650
  • Consultation60–90 minutes
  • Report3–5 pages
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What is included

What you receive

  • Full psychiatric history and mental state examination
  • Validated tools: BDDQ, Y-BOCS-BDD, PHQ-9 and GAD-7
  • Personality and risk assessment
  • Capacity statement if requested
  • DSM-5 diagnosis where applicable
  • Recommendation: proceed, defer or contraindicated, with any conditions

The process

How it works

i

Referral

Online form or email. Confirmed within one working day.

≤ 1 working day

ii

Assessment

A 60–90 minute consultation with the consultant psychiatrist.

60–90 minutes

iii

Report

Diagnosis, severity ratings and a recommendation on suitability.

5–7 working days

Related services

You may also need

i

BDD Screening Assessment

Structured screening for body dysmorphic disorder before an aesthetic procedure, with a clear outcome for the referrer.

Report in 5 days · from £450

iii

Rapid Pre-surgical Assessment

Appointment within 48–72 hours, with a verbal summary straight after the consultation.

Appointment · 48–72 hrs

iv

Capacity Assessment

A formal assessment of decision-making capacity for surgery under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Report in 3–5 days · on request

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