Asking for social security for a consultation?

Thank you for your question about breast implants.This information is usually collected because it is often needed to schedule your surgery at the surgery center.  You may also be asked for driver's license as well.

To be sure what is right for you, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make
sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have breast implant surgery.

I hope this helps.

It isn't out of the ordinary to be asked for your SSN as it is necessary if you do decide to proceed to surgery. However, you can certainly decline to give over your personal information until the time when you decide to have surgery. Best, Dr. Nazarian

It is not uncommon for an office to require a social security number, particularly if they also do some insurance work as this is required as part of patient identification.   It is also common for the hospital or surgical center to collect this information for the same reasons.  You can ask the office to wait until you decide on whether you will proceed with the surgery prior to giving more personal information.