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Should I Bring Pictures of My Ideal Outcome to My Breast Implant Consultation Appointment?

asked 7 months ago by Roxi_007
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 221 times
Tags: consultation

Hello, I am meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon soon to see about getting breast implants. I was wondering what the appointment will consist of? Do I need to take pictures of my ideal outcome from the surgery, or will the doctor have pictures? Thank you for your time. -Roxi_007

16 answers to Should I Bring Pictures of My Ideal Outcome to My Breast Implant Consultation Appointment?

Photos

It is alwys helpful to the surgeon to know what you are thinking. Patients sometimes come in saying they want a full C then show me photos of women in magazines that are DD or larger that they like. It certainly is eye opening to say the least.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pictures of other women for breast implant consultation

I would generally agree with Dr. Rich's answer except that I don't find external "trying on" sizing at all helpful and is even misleading. I would not refuse to look at or discuss a patient's goal as expressed in a picture of someone else, but it's not really helpful just as consulting regarding a rhinoplasty is not aided by looking at someone elses' nose and result. A breast implant is just pillow volume and is going to take the look of a given breast and... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation consult: photos , implant size

Consults will vary but photos may be helpful to let the doctor know what you think is a good and realistic size and result. remember it is a photo and your body may be very different.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Bringing photos of the "ideal" look?

Consultations with a plastic surgeon can be very different from surgeon to surgeon. Make sure you have your questions written down before your consultation. The plastic surgeon should go over the surgery in detail, including implant options and size options. Most plastic surgeons will let you "try on" implants. Bringing a picture of your desired outcome is always helpful, but most experienced surgeons should have before-and-after photographs for you to view, as well. more

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Bringing Your PS Photos of Results You Want

This can be tricky, but is a good idea as long as you keep a few things in mind. The "after" photo is certainly useful in explaining to your surgeon what kind of result you want. The "before" photo, though, in many ways is more important. You should select an example that looks like you, because if this is not the case, then it may be difficult or impossible to get that "after" result in the photo you like so much. Remember, a... more

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

Bringing pictures to an appointment?

If you have an idea of what you like, then by all means, bring pictures. These pictures will help communicate your surgical goals to your plastic surgeon, but can't really be used to predict or guarantee what your own results will be. Similarly, during your consulatation, you will most likely have the opportunity to see a variety of pictures of the plastic surgeon's surgical results. These pictures will give you an idea of what to expect and the results will vary... more

Anureet K. Bajaj, MD
Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon

www.bajajplasticsurgery.com

Bring photos to breast implant consultation

Anything you do that will help your surgeon understand your goals and desires is helpful. This includes photographs of breast that you would like yours to look like. While your plastic surgeon can not make you look exactly like that, it is one more tool to help open up communication so that there is no misunderstanding of what you want and what the surgeon can achieve.

Adam Hamawy, MD
Westchester Plastic Surgeon

The more information the better

Hello, Every plastic surgeon has his or her way of doing the consultation, but the more information you provide about what you like and don't like the better the discussion will be and the higher the likelihood that your goals will be communicated accurately. All the best, Dr Repta

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Should I Bring Pics of My Ideal Outcome to My Breast Implant Consult Appt?Answer:

Absolutely! It really does help let me know what you think is a good size for a woman and for you. I even like to see pictures of breasts you DON’T like! That also tells me something. I my practice I keep a few special edition magazines from Playboy (“Nudes” and “Lingerie”) and they have many more women than the standard monthly and in all sizes. A great reference tool! And on occasion I have had a patient drag in her girlfriend, point at her, and say “I... more

John J. Corey, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Bringing pictures of expected outcome to breast aug consultation

I personally encourage women to bring pictures of desired/ideal outcomes with all my procedures. This format opens the door for having a realistic discussion on what can and cannot be achieved. We are only human and cannot perform miracles. We base our outcomes on what you give us to work with. Having a clear picture of what is expected and what to expect is essential. Sincerely, Dr. H

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Take Pictures of your Goals?

Thank you for the question. You will find that every surgeon has his/her method of communicating with patients. I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful. It is a good idea to take pictures with you and/or view the surgeons previous results. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" or "top heavy" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Planning and Pictures

Dear Roxi_007: Bringing pictures of your ideal breast augmentation outcome is a great idea. It will help your plastic surgeon know what you would like to achieve, and it will give them a chance to explain what is possible and how to achieve it. Be prepared. It is not likely that you can get the exact results you bring with you, but it is still a great starting point to find out what is realistic. see video

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Bringing photos to initial consultation...

Bringing photos of an "ideal result" to your initial breast augmentation consultation can be a great idea. That's provided, of course, that it's done with the understanding that they will serve only as a reference point for discussion and not as an "expected outcome" from your surgery. There are so many individual differences between people that, in spite of your plastic surgeon's expertise, he or she could never give you an assurance that the result shown... more

Charles Gruenwald, MD
Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon

Photos for breast augmentation consult

Thank you for the question. I agree with Dr. Kraft, and think that is an excellent idea. It gives your surgeon a clear goal in terms of what you would like to achieve. It is a starting point for discussion in terms of whether your goals are realistic and possible, and how they can be achieved. Each surgeon probably does their consultation slightly differently. In general, they would take your medical history and discuss your goals for surgery, examine you,... more

Peter A. Lennox, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

Model photos for augment consultation

I think that's a great idea. Of course, the photos may be not compatible with your own height and weight but they would certainly be an excellent starting point for a discussion as to implant size, projection and shape.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Help your surgeon help you!

When you find a surgeon that you like and trust, it is very important to show him/her all pictures that simulate how you would like to be. Without them, the doctors will likely guess and that can lead to misunderstandings. Good luck!