I'm a Shy Girl Nervous About a Consultation Visit for Breast Reduction, What Happens Specifically?

I've read that measurements are taken, what kind of measurements?

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Breast reduction consultation

During a consultation in my office, you will first meet with me discussing yoru concerns and obtaining a medical history. Then a physical exam will be performed with a chaperone present. It is a pretty relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Shyness and breast reduction consultation

Rest assured, you are not alone. Many young women have anxiety about taking off their bra during the exam. First, my practice is for my administrator, who is female, to speak with the patient and get a good history of symptoms and treatment, because we know that this will be required by the insurance company. She views the breasts to get an idea of the size and make an assessment as to insurance coverage, and then explains the operation and what I will do in consultation in great detail. ... more

Breast reduction consultation

It is understandable that you would have anxiety about your consultation for breast reduction. Hopefully it will be a much simpler process for you than you are dreading. The consultation will include a general history and physical exam. The physical exam is brief and simple. Possibly photos will be taken. Most of the consultation is simply discussion about what you are a candidate for and what to expect after breast reduction.

Anxiety about Breast Reduction Consultation Experience?

Although I can understand patients having anxiety about undergoing breast examination, I think you will find that the process is generally “painless”. I would suggest that you seek consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. During the consultation plastic surgery will obtain a history and perform an examination. This examination will likely include measuring the distance from the sternal notch to the nipple/areola complexes. Again, the physical... more