What does a pre-op appointment for a breast augmentation consist of?

This is where you make your final decision in implant size, shape and placement. Where the surgeon reviews your blood work. Where you sign consent forms and where any last minute instructions are given and questions answered. My best,
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Consultations commonly range from 30 to 60 minutes. You’ll have a chance to talk about your expectations and find out what the surgery can accomplish. The doctor will take your medical history, discuss your specific health considerations, examine and measure your breasts, and talk to you about the surgical approach that’s best for you. Together, you’ll consider implant sizes and styles. Finally, you’ll get the details of the procedure, review the risks of surgery, and learn what you can expect during the recovery period. In my practice, after your consultation and before your surgery, a pre-op appointment is scheduled with our surgical coordinator. This consists of finding out the dos and don'ts before surgery (no aspirin, no alcohol, for example), getting prescriptions for medication, and reviewing postoperative instructions. 

During a breast aug pre-operative appointment here in our office patients make the final decisions about size and surgical plan, and we discuss the informed consent forms.There are a lot of decisions you'll make before undergoing breast augmentation, so be sure you've discussed everything during consultation appointments with your board certified plastic surgeon and follow up with any questions you may still have during your pre-op appointment.Best wishes!

I our office, we go over several things:1. Go over the consent form2. Confirm or finalize implant size3. Give prescriptions / confirm no drug allergies or document them4. Schedule post-op appointment5. Confirm date and time of surgery and remind patient not to eat drink the day of the procedure6. Answer any other questions

Hello and thank you for your question. During your consultation, it is first and foremost an opportunity for you to meet your surgeon and make sure you feel comfortable with him/her.  You will have an opportunity to discuss your goals and motivations for having surgery.  Your surgeon will review your medical history and make sure you are an appropriate candidate for surgery.  You will hopefully be able to review patient photographs with your surgeon of other patients he/she has operated on with similar breast anatomy to you.  There also is usually an opportunity to try on different sample implants sizes.  My best advice is to make sure you are comfortable with your surgeon and don't feel rushed or pressured during the appointment.  If you feel uncomfortable or rushed, then that is usually a sign that you should not have surgery with that surgeon.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.