Your Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Consultation: What to Expect at Aura Aesthetica
Most practices treat consultations as appointments. At Aura Aesthetica, the consultation is the ceremony's opening movement — a clinical conversation designed to establish whether surgery aligns with your goals, your body's capacity for change, and your understanding of what the process demands. Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky approaches this meeting as a diagnostic and educational exchange, not a sales interaction. You'll leave with clarity about candidacy, technique selection, and whether proceeding makes sense for you right now.
Before You Arrive: What to Bring and Prepare
Your consultation begins before you walk into the Beverly Hills office. Bring a list of current medications, supplements, and any previous surgical or medical history relevant to anesthesia or wound healing. If you're considering breast procedures, previous mammogram results are helpful. For body contouring, note any significant weight fluctuations over the past year.
Prepare specific questions about your goals. "I want to look better" is a starting point, but "I want upper-pole fullness without implants" or "I need skin tightening after weight loss but want to avoid a full lift" gives Dr. Kanevsky language to work with. The more precise your description of what bothers you, the more targeted his recommendations can be.
Photography is part of the assessment. You'll be photographed in standardized positions to document baseline anatomy. These images are clinical tools, not marketing material, and remain confidential within your medical record.
The Clinical Assessment: What Dr. Kanevsky Evaluates
Dr. Kanevsky examines tissue quality, skin elasticity, anatomical proportions, and the relationship between your goals and what your body can support. If you're interested in breast fat transfer, he'll assess donor-site availability, breast-tissue density, and whether your expectations align with what autologous fat can achieve. If you're exploring Renuvion skin tightening, he'll evaluate skin laxity, whether you're a candidate for subdermal coagulation, and if your goals require tissue excision instead.
This is where technical honesty matters. Dr. Kanevsky will tell you if you're not a candidate for a procedure, if your goals require a different approach, or if waiting makes more clinical sense. He trained in reconstructive surgery at USC, and that background shows in his preference for techniques that respect tissue biology rather than overpromise outcomes.
You'll discuss trade-offs. Every procedure carries constraints — fat transfer requires sufficient donor fat and accepts modest volume changes per session; implants deliver predictable size but introduce foreign material; lifts remove tissue but leave scars. Dr. Kanevsky explains these trade-offs in procedural terms, not euphemisms.
The Conversation About Technique and Timing
Once candidacy is established, the discussion shifts to technique selection and staging. Some goals require a single procedure; others benefit from a phased approach. For example, patients seeking natural breast augmentation with limited donor fat may plan for a second fat-transfer session six months after the first to build volume gradually while maintaining graft survival rates.
Timing considerations include recovery logistics, anesthesia preferences, and whether combining procedures makes sense. Dr. Kanevsky's approach is to design a surgical plan that reflects your body's healing capacity, not an idealized recovery timeline. If you have professional or caregiving obligations, those constraints shape the recommendation.
This is also where cost transparency enters the conversation. You'll receive a detailed breakdown of surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility costs, and any ancillary services. Aura Aesthetica does not bundle pricing into opaque packages. You'll know what you're paying for and why.
What You Should Ask During the Consultation
Ask about complication rates, revision rates, and how Dr. Kanevsky handles outcomes that don't meet expectations. Ask about his training — his USC fellowship, his reconstructive background, his experience with the specific technique you're considering. Ask how many times he's performed the procedure and what his patient population looks like.
Ask about recovery specifics: drain management, activity restrictions, when you can resume exercise, what pain levels to expect. Ask about biocompatibility if you're considering implants, or graft survival rates if you're exploring fat transfer. Ask whether he uses progressive tension sutures, drainless techniques, or other methods that affect postoperative experience.
Ask what happens if you're not satisfied. Revision policies, timing windows, and whether additional fees apply are all reasonable questions during the initial consultation.
After the Consultation: Next Steps
If you decide to proceed, the next step is scheduling surgery and completing preoperative labs, medical clearance if indicated, and a second preoperative appointment to finalize details. If you're uncertain, Dr. Kanevsky encourages you to take time, seek second opinions, and return when you're confident in the decision.
Some patients leave the consultation and never schedule surgery. That's an acceptable outcome. The consultation's purpose is not conversion — it's alignment. Surgery as Ceremony means entering the process with informed intent, not persuasion.
You'll also have access to Dr. Kanevsky's clinical team for follow-up questions between the consultation and any scheduled procedure. Aura Aesthetica operates as a continuity-of-care practice, not a high-volume turnover model.
Why the Consultation Structure Matters
The consultation format at Aura Aesthetica reflects Dr. Kanevsky's reconstructive training and his philosophical approach to aesthetic surgery. He views the consultation as the diagnostic foundation for a restorative process, not a transactional pitch. Patients who value technical clarity, candidness about limitations, and a preference for natural-tissue approaches when clinically appropriate tend to align well with this model.
Dr. Kanevsky's background in microsurgery and tissue transfer informs his technique selection. He's board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and completed advanced cosmetic training at USC, where he developed expertise in autologous fat grafting, body contouring, and regenerative approaches to soft-tissue aesthetics. That training shows in how he structures consultations — less emphasis on before-and-after galleries, more emphasis on anatomical assessment and outcome predictability.
Beverly Hills has no shortage of plastic surgeons. The consultation is where you determine whether a surgeon's clinical approach matches your expectations for the process. If you want a high-touch, marketing-forward experience with aggressive volume recommendations, Aura Aesthetica is likely not the right fit. If you want a procedurally rigorous conversation about what your body can support and what trade-offs you'll accept, the consultation will confirm that alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the consultation typically last?
Plan for 45 to 60 minutes. Dr. Kanevsky does not rush consultations. If your case requires additional time for imaging review or detailed anatomical discussion, the appointment extends accordingly.
Do I need a referral to schedule a consultation?
No. You can schedule directly through the consultation request page. New patient consultations do not require a physician referral.
Will I receive a cost estimate during the consultation?
Yes. Dr. Kanevsky provides a detailed cost breakdown during the consultation, including surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility costs, and any ancillary services. You'll leave with a clear understanding of total investment.
Can I bring someone with me to the consultation?
Yes. Many patients bring a partner, family member, or friend. A second set of ears can help retain information, and Dr. Kanevsky welcomes questions from anyone you bring.
What if I'm not a candidate for the procedure I'm interested in?
Dr. Kanevsky will explain why and offer alternative approaches if they exist. If no suitable option aligns with your goals and anatomy, he'll tell you that directly. Not every patient is a candidate for every procedure.
How soon after the consultation can I schedule surgery?
Scheduling depends on Dr. Kanevsky's availability, your preoperative clearance timeline, and your readiness to proceed. Some patients schedule within weeks; others take months to finalize their decision. There is no pressure to commit during the consultation.
Does Aura Aesthetica offer virtual consultations?
Virtual consultations are available for out-of-area patients or preliminary discussions, but in-person assessment is required before finalizing any surgical plan. Tissue evaluation, anatomical proportions, and candidacy determination require physical examination.
What happens if I have more questions after the consultation?
You'll have access to Dr. Kanevsky's clinical team for follow-up questions. Many patients return for a second consultation before committing to surgery, particularly for complex cases or phased procedures.
If you're ready to begin the consultation process, schedule your appointment here. Aura Aesthetica is located in Beverly Hills and serves patients throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.