Prep
What to Bring to a Consultation: Previews, Notes, and Open Questions
Know what to bring to a consultation—AI previews, plain notes, and open questions that keep the talk clear, kind, and pressure-free. Read with care.
Quick answer: Bring a small set of originals, a couple of AI-generated visual concepts, plain notes, and open questions. Leave giant unsorted folders at home. Your goal is clarity, not persuasion.
The carry-in kit
Phone folder or printouts with originals, two likes, one dislike, and a notes page. That is enough for most first talks.
If you bring more, prioritize quality over quantity.
Carry-in checklist
- Front and side originals
- Two liked concepts labeled as AI concepts
- One dislike with a one-line reason
- Preference words list
- Open questions list
- Medication or history info the clinic requested separately
Notes that help listening
Write what you want to keep recognizable at the top. Goals land better when identity comes first.
Leave blank lines for answers so you are not relying on memory later.
- Keep notes first
- Likes next
- Questions last with space to write
What to leave out
Leave out hostile comments from social media and unrelated edited photos of strangers. They add heat without clarity.
Leave out any assumption that the specialist must match an AI image exactly.
How Nose Shape fits the kit
Nose Shape can create the concept images and help you refine captions beforehand.
It remains cosmetic visualization and educational guidance only. Real surgery can look different.
How to use this in Nose Shape
Before a visit, export or save a tiny Nose Shape kit of AI-generated visual concepts with captions, then pair it with open questions rather than fixed demands.
Important safety note
Nose Shape provides cosmetic visualization and educational guidance only. AI results are visual concepts — not a diagnosis, surgical plan, or outcome guarantee. Real procedures can look different. Always discuss decisions with a qualified professional.
References & further reading
- Nose Shape AI Disclosure
- Nose Shape Privacy
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — patient safety education
FAQ
Do clinics accept AI images?
Policies vary. Ask ahead, and always label images as visual concepts, not outcome promises.
What if I forget my notes?
Keep a simple backup in your email or notes app. Even five lines help.