Tips to overcoming fear of Breast Implant surgery?

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A: Getting past the fear of breast surgery

By Amy T. Bandy, DO - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Dear "afraid of surgery", If you have any close friends who have had this surgery, the best thing is for you to talk to them and get their personal experience with their surgery. The next move would be to meet with a few Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who can explain their techniques, and give you... more

A: Surgery anxiety

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you were not fearful of surgery, you probably would not be normal. Everyone is a bit nervous about surgery. Having a good relationship withyour doctor and his staff will hopefully alleviate some of this anxiety. Certainly if you are unsure to have surgery , then do not undergo it. I... more

A: Overcoming fear of breast implant surgery

By Stewart Wang, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

It's normal to have fear and anxiety about breast implant surgery. First, try to identify the exact reason for the fear. Is it pain? Worried about anesthesia? Concerned about how recovery period is like? Worried about the implant? Uncertain about final result? Talk to an experience plastic surgeon will help... more

A: Easy recovery after breast implants.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! There are 4 things women are afraid of when considering breast implants: 1) Complications of anesthesia. You are young and thin and (presumably) healthy, so any risk from the anesthesia is truly remote. 2) Pain. With gentle surgery, the recovery from breast... more

A: Fears prior to surgery

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I would advise that you contact women you know who have had the surgery. While it is true that some patients experience more pain than anticipated, most are reasonably surprised and take pain medications to alleviate the discomfort. Many of my patients who have nursed relate the pain after breast enlargement... more

A: Fear of surgery for breast augmentation

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Your best bet is to talk with as many woman as possible who have had the procedure done. Realself is a great site for giving you the flavor of what the procedure and recovery is like. You can also get names from your plastic surgeon of patients that he has treated. Ultimately it is you who have to make the... more

A: Overcoming Fear of Breast Implants

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

There are 2 things that you should try to help overcome your fears. First of all, find a plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with performing your surgery. Then ask him/her to see if some former patients are willing to speak to you about their experience. I think you will find this very... more

A: Tips to overcoming fear of Breast Implant surgery?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dear "Freda", "fear of the surgery and the pain ...How can I get past my fear and how bad REALLY is recovery?" Fear of surgery could be classified as REALISTIC and UNREALISTIC. Realistic, reactive, fear is the uneasiness we all feel whenever we surrender ourselves to someone else... more

A: Fear of breast implant surgery

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

About 80% of my patients say the recovery was much easier than they expected. The pain is well tolerated with a little medication and the surgery is safe in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with substantial experience and a physician anesthesiologist. Try to get some support people around... more