What Questions Should I Ask my Doctor Before a Breast Lift with Augmentation?

What questions should I ask my doctor regarding the procedure (breast lift with augmentation) and recovery? What do I need to know?

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What Questions Should I Ask my Doctor Before a Breast Lift with Augmentation?

I agree that first and foremost you need to do your research to make sure you surgeon is board certified in Plastic Surgery and that they are members of at least the American Society of Plastic Surgery. It is so important at the outset to know you are getting at minimum a surgeon who has been trained in the standard procedures that Plastic Surgery has to offer. Once you find a surgeon then I would talk to patients who have had your proposed surgery and see if they are happy. It is a must... more

Breast Lift and Augmentation

Hello, Patients that are well educated prior to their consultation will ask better questions and comprehend more of what is being said. You should go to the official website of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery to get information about all potential procedures you are contemplating. Your consultation should be thorough and unrushed. The surgeon should explain the risks benefits and alternatives to the proposed surgeries. A physical exam will help guide the surgeon to... more

Breast lift and augmentation

It is important to know if your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon, and if they do a reasonable amount of breast surgery. Make sure you are happy with the staff and the doctor as well.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Best questions to ask before breast augmentation

The best questions to ask are: Are you a board certified plastic surgeon? Do you normally perform the augmentation and lift during the same operation or in two separate surgeries? As for recovery, it is similar to an augmentation alone. Most patients can return to a desk job in 5-6 days.

Questions to ask before surgery

I would agree with the previous post and also add that you should ask your doctor what surgical techniques he/she uses. I feel that "one key does not fit every lock" and do different implant placements and lifts for different body types. Seeing before and after photos of patients like you would also be very helpful.

What Questions Should I Ask my Doctor Before a Breast Lift with Augmentation?

Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? A sound-alike name will not be a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.) If I prefer to do this in a hospital, do you have privileges to do breast augmentation? This is a good screening tool, because hospitals are careful to allow only qualified surgeons to operate in their facilities. Surgeons can do pretty much whatever they choose in their own facilities. How many cosmetic breast... more

Breast Lift with Augmentation

Choosing the right surgeon for you is the most important decision when deciding to have cosmetic surgery. You need to feel comfortable with the person you choose and feel confident with being able to have an open and frank conversation with him or her. Some questions you may want to ask are: -is he or she a board certified surgeon? -how many surgeries of this type have they performed? -before and after photos You may have to meet with more than one surgeon before... more

Recommended technique

Before you visit the doctor you should find out whether he is board certified. Only make appointments with board certified plastic surgeons. After the examination, you need to know what technique he recommends. The best technique produces the least amount of visible scar. The circumareola apporach hides the incisions better than other techniques such as the lollipop or boat anchor. You should see examples of the physician's results using his recommended... more

Questions before surgery

I would recommend you do a little research before your consultation. The American Society of Plastic Surgery has a wonderful, non-biased website with some helpful information. You need to be prepared to discuss your surgery goals with your plastic surgeon. He/she in turn should be able to provide you with the risks/benefits associated with the surgeries you are considering. You also want to be sure that the physician you are seeing is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon... more

Mennen T. Gallas, MD

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Houston Plastic Surgeon

The Questions To Ask During A Consultation Prior A Breast Augmentation

Hello, Thank you for an important question. With what follows I will try to provide you with the main and the most important questions to ask when in consultation for a breast augmentation or any other cosmetic surgery. Do you have certification with REPUTABLE boards such as ASPS, etc. Do you have privileges performing surgeries at a hospitals? How many breast augmentation procedures do you perform a year? How many of them are corrective... more