How often are the post op appointments for a breast augmentation?

Thank you very much for this interesting question.It is very important that the patient always go to the postoperative assessments until it is finally released from his plastic surgeon.In my practice generally for BA, i use the following appointments (Appt) pattern:1st Appt: 72 hs. Post-op 2nd & 3rd Appt: 2nd week Post-op 4th & 5th Appt: 3rd week Post-op(This is a usual pattern of work, but more often cite patient if necessary).Finally, I recommend you a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, specialized in Body Contour, who knows individualize each patient to give you the better advice.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Follow up appointments varies from doctor to doctor. I usually see my patients on first day after surgery, at one week, at one month, at 3 months, 6 months, and at one year. If need be, I see patients more often if I am concerned about healing. You might be able to send photos or use Skype with your surgeon in Canada. I would strongly suggest keeping your 1 month appointment, or at least wait to leave after 2 weeks.

Thank you for this excellent question.  The short answer is that each surgeon has his or her own policy as to how many post op appointments one has after a breast augmentation.If you were my patient, and I admit I am very obsessive, I would see you on the day after surgery to remove the drain, 3 days after surgery to remove the first row of stitches from your armpit, 6 days after surgery to remove the second row of stitches, then every 2 weeks for one month, every month for 3 months, and every quarter for a year.I admit this is a bit onerous, but it allows me to pick up potential problems in their early stages before things get too far out of hand.  As you can see, breast augmentation in my opinion, as most cosmetic plastic surgeries, is a process and not an event. I am sure the surgeon that you picked in Florida is an outstanding Board Certified plastic surgeon with a great reputation, and if everything goes okay, then traveling from Canada to Florida is not a problem.  Unfortunately, things don't always go okay, that is why I am a firm believer in finding a well trained Board Certified plastic surgeon that you can trust in your neighborhood rather than going a long distance.  My theory holds true for primary surgeries.  Obviously, secondary and tertiary cosmetic procedures require surgeons who specialize in these more difficult procedures, and under these circumstances, traveling a distance may be appropriate.