I found a long list of questions to ask during a Breast Augmentation consult. Do you agree these are good? Any missing? Some to skip?
Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
Were you specifically trained in the field of plastic surgery?
How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure? If so, at which hospitals?
Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally- or state-recognized accrediting agency, or is it state-licensed or Medicare-certified?
Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
What will be expected of me to get the best results?
Where and how will you perform my procedure?
What surgical technique is recommended for me?
How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
How are complications handled?
How can I expect my breast augmentation results to look over time?
What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my breast augmentation surgery?
Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?
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Dear Renee1979,
It is hard to tell from that photo - if you can post a front photo showing both sides from about 4 feet away it might be easier to see - but your symptoms are very worrisome for a hematoma. Above all else you need to be seen - IN PERSON - by a plastic surgeon, either...
Most likely the sharp pains you are experiencing are due to recovering nerves (dysesthesias) and descent of the implant in the breast pocket. Make sure you discuss this at your next post op appointment and if the pain is unbearable, call your surgeon's office.
It's a great question, but it's really hard to predict your final cup size. A rough estimate would be that every 150-200cc of implant volume would increase your bra size by about 1 cup. During your consultation you'll be able to try on implants in a bra. It's important to remember that cup sizes...