After the consultation, how far away is breast augmentation surgery usually scheduled?

Typically for Breast Augmentation surgery a preoperative history and physical exam are necessary, but some states only require labs for a healthy woman with no medical problems. OR availablity and preoperative medical needs are what limits when surgery is done. It could be within 2 weeks!

At my clinic,
surgery can usually be booked 4 – 6 weeks following a consultation however we
will work as closely as possible with the patient’s schedule. It will
vary from surgeon to surgeon depending on their OR availability. If you
have a limited time frame in which you wish to have your surgery, I suggest
having your consultation at least 2 – 3 months prior.

Some patients seem to want surgery the day of their consultation and are frustrated when we schedule them a month later for surgery. Some surgeons take pride that they are booked out 6 months. There really isn't a norm. I would say that the majority of patients have some dates in mind within the next 6 months they'd like to use for surgery. Your surgeon will likely smile and ask you to come back closer to your anticipated surgical date.

This is a great question. There is no one standard answer to this however, one must consider many real life issues when planning any cosmetic surgery. The trades of pain, cost, scar and recovery time should dictate your timing of surgery. For example, if you are a young mother, a student, or an athlete your recovery time and ability to return to activities oaf daily life need to be planned well in advance. Recovery from breast surgery is usually fast, relatively painless and uncomplicated. However, if you have no time from work, school, or family those factors need to be considered. Planning and budgeting the money for your surgery may also take time. It is hardly ever a good idea to go into debt for a cosmetic surgery. You may require some medical testing and clearances before your surgery, that could take a few days or a week. However, usually patients are young and healthy and require only a pregnancy test and perhaps a mammogram, depending on your age. Surgeon's schedules vary however, as breast implant surgery, does not require a large block of time commitment from the surgeon, they usually can find time at your convenience. It is fine to plan surgery a year or more in advance. However, make sure that you have a follow up exam to go over your choices and any changes in your desires or health. Good luck.

It is not abnormal to schedule your breast augmentation a year in advance.  My patients have scheduled a year in advance to accommodate their work schedules or financial needs.  Typically patients will schedule their breast augmentation surgery for 6 weeks following a consultation. 

seems a bit long to have to wait for your procedure.  If that is your experience, find another doctor (and many are good) who can accommodate your schedule better.  The only patients in my practice who schedule a year out are those who are saving for their procedure.

I think that most surgeons could fit you in within 6 weeks.  Of course, it is never too soon to start your planning. Good luck.

My breast augmentation procedures usually book within 4-6 weeks of the consultation. There is no normal date range. It is not abnormal to plan for your surgery a year out either. You can schedule surgery at the time of your consultation and leave a deposit for that date.

There is nothing wrong with waiting a year to schedule breast augmentation if that is what you want.However most patients choose to have breast augmentation soon after they make their decision.Most plastic surgeons schedule the procedure according o he patients wishes usually within 4-6 weeks.