How Many Times Will I Meet with my Doctor Before my Breast Augmentation Surgery?

I have my first consultation with my PA on July 5 at 1:30 p.m. I just called today to see how long my apointment will be and they said it should take about a half hour. This seems too short? Will I be meeting with him again after the initial consultation? My consultation is $100 and I would think it should be longer considering all that must be gone over. I have 2 full pages of questions. I am 100% sure I am going through with surgery. I am hoping it is once and done so that I can schedule.

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by pittsburghprincess in Pittsburgh, PA

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How Many Times Will I Meet with my Doctor Before my Breast Augmentation Surgery

Each office is different, and each case is different. Most of our patients like to come in 2 - 3 times prior to breast augmentation surgery. We offer free, private consultations, and will work with patients until they feel comfortable and can provide informed consent to the procedure. There is no time limit for any of the consultations, and no time limit for the overall consultation process.

Breast Augmentation Consultation

Hello and thanks for the question. I cannot speak for your surgeon or for any other surgeon in this forum. At my practice, the patient spends no less than 60 to 90 minutes with me during the initial consultation. I then see the patient again during the immediate pre-op visit to go over any lingering questions/concerns. I feel this is ample time to answer any and all concerns. If you have questions, your surgeon should make the time to answer them.... more

How Many Times to Meet with your Surgeon Prior to Surgery?

Thank you for your question. It is very important to have your questions answered and discuss your goals with your surgeon. Each office differs with how they charge for consultations / repeat visits - you should check with the office you are planning on visiting to see what their policy is. I meet with patients as many times as they want prior to them proceeding with surgery. Each visit is as long as it needs to be (no limit on time) depending on how many questions the patient... more

The length of a consultation for breast augmentation varies but can take as much time as you need

Thank you for your question. The length of a consultation for breast augmentation varies from patient to patient. It usally lasts 30 minutes to an hour. It is important that you feel comfortable and have all of your questions answered. Sometimes more than one visit is necessary. I do not charge for repeat preoperative visits as long as you have signed up for surgery. Talk to your surgeon. It will most likely be okay.

Choosing your surgeon

Has many variables and there is no clear answer to your question. The bottom line is that you should have as many visits with your potential surgeon until you are satisfied your questions have been addressed and your comfortable and trust whom you choose. As there are no guarantees, you should also know the doctor's revision policy. Most of my patients are already sure they want the procedure and through referrals from their friends and family, are certain they want me... more

Curtis Wong, MD

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Redding Plastic Surgeon

How Many Times Will I Meet with my Doctor Before my Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Great question and I know that every office is different. You want to be sure that you will actually have the full half hour with the doctor. Some offices have the initial consult with a physician's assistant. At our facility you are at the office for 60-90 mintes all told which includes watching a video, a physical exam and a consultation with the surgeon and taking the preop photos. The length of time varies slightly based on the questions you have, but most good surgeons will have... more

How many times should you see your plastic surgeon before surgery

Thank you for your question. There is really no hard answer. Generally speaking, the initial consultation is usually the longest. Thats when complete history and examination is performed. The surgical option are discussed with the patients, before and after photos are presented and all questions answered. This takes up to an hour. Ultimately it is not the length of the consultation, but the quality of information provided and thats what matter.

Breast augmentation

I usually meet with patients more than once. First for the consult, and then when they return for their pre-op appointment.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Consultation for breast augmentation

Hi! Thank you for your question. Consultations tend to last anywhere from 30-45 minutes but if you would like to spend a little more time discussing your surgery you should call the office back and specify that need. Usually, you do go back to see the doctor for a pre-op appointment the day before your surgery. However, if you would feel more comfortable having another meeting or consultation prior to the pre-op you should most definitely communicate that to your board... more

Consultations before breast augmentation

I typically see patients at least twice before augmentation and find that they have a lot of questions. Augmentation involves decision making on implant size, type, profile, incision placement and discussion of potential risks and complications. The first consultation is more general and the second explores sizing in more detail. You should not proceed with any surgery unless you have had your questions answered to your satisfaction and are comfortable that the surgeon is the right fit... more

Per surgery visits

I usually recommend meeting the doctor at least twice before surgery to answer your questions and to review options like saline or silicone. Size. Incision. Under or above muscle etc.. I think you are definitely going to have toget answers to all of your questions before you feel comfortable. Good luck