23 Questions to ask your Plastic Surgeon
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When you first arrive, ask to see the doctor's "before and after photo albums" for breast augmentation while you wait. This will give you a good idea of the surgeon's work and results even before you see the doctor...
QUESTIONS:
1. Do you generally place the implants above or below the muscle, and why?
2. Do you recommend MY implants be placed above or below the muscle? (If you exercise
frequently be sure to mention this to the doctor.)
3. What type and style of implants do you recommend for me? Smooth or Textured?
Round or Anatomical? High Profile or Standard Profile? Other? (If you have a preference for a particular
implant or implant manufacturer, this would be a good time to mention it.)
4. With respect to deflations, what is the "replacement policy" for the
implants you use?
5. (Only if you will be receiving saline implants) Would you "over-inflate"
my implants? If so, by how much? What are the benefits of this, and what are potential
problems associated with over-filling?
6. What is the best way for me to determine the size implant I will need to go from
where I am to where I want to be?
7. What size implants would you recommend for me to achieve this size and look?
8. Is there a good way for me to measure different sizes, and "try them out"
when I am at home?
9. Where would you make my incision, and how much of a scar should I expect to remain
visible over time? Possible incision locations include periareolar (around
the nipple), inframammary (in the fold beneath the breast), transaxillary
(in the hollow of the armpit), and transumbilical (through the belly button).
*NOTE - The transumbilical approach may void the replacement
policy of some implant manufacturers.
10. What is the risk for decrease or absence of nipple sensation after surgery?
11. Can having breast augmentation affect my ability to breast-feed in the future?
Is breast-feeding safe for women who have breast implants?
12. What are additional considerations regarding mammograms and breast cancer detection
for women with breast implants?
13. What are the potential complications of this procedure, given my individual circumstances,
and what can be done to minimize these? (i.e., infection, capsular contracture,
implant rippling or wrinkling, implant deflation, hematoma, seroma)
14. Are there any other adverse, long-term effects of having breast implants?
15. Do you recommend I massage my implants post-operatively?
16. Can you recommend any homeopathic or natural remedies that will aid in minimizing
scarring, bruising, and swelling, and that can speed up my recovery process?
17. When can I resume normal activities? What about exercise?
18. Is there anything I absolutely should not do?
19. How long does the procedure itself take?
20.How much do you charge for this procedure?
21. Is that an all-inclusive price for everything? (It should include everything except
medications, which will be your responsibility)
22. How long before having surgery would I have to schedule with you?
23. Are there any special instructions I should follow before and/or immediately after
the surgery?
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THE SURGEON
My overall feeling after the consultation:
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Do I feel this surgeon can accomplish the results I want?
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Does this surgeon have an EXACT understanding of the size and look I want
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Will I leave here extremely excited if I schedule my breast augmentation surgery with this doctor today?
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Have I made the confident, informed, and right choice?
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Am I happy?
(No numbers here - it's a feeling in you...)
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