Meeting the Doctor
Curious about what the first consultation with the plastic surgeon
is like?
A typical first meeting with the surgeon involves the following:
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You will be asked about your desired breast size, and anything
else related to the appearance of your breasts that you feel is
important.
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 Your doctor will likely ask you to describe exactly
what you would like to improve about your breasts. Your surgeon
will take your expectations into consideration, when determining
if your goals are realistic.
- Your plastic surgeon will examine your breasts and perhaps
even take photographs for your medical record.
- Your surgeon will most likely ask you about your medical history,
so arrive prepared to talk about any particular medical conditions,
drug allergies, previous surgeries, and medications that you take.
You will also be asked whether you have a family history of breast
cancer, and about results of any mammograms.
- Your surgeon will discuss the surgical procedure with you,
and tell you about the different options you have in terms of
incision locations and types of implants.
- Your surgeon will likely ask you try on breast implant sizers
in your bra. These will help give you a general idea of what your
breasts will look like at a particular size.
- Some surgeons may also have computer-imaging programs that
show you what you would like with different sized breasts.
This is a summary of some of the basic issues that you should
discuss with your plastic surgeon:
- Your medical history, and any medications that you are currently
taking
- Breast cancer history in your family
- If you are planning to lose a significant amount of weight
- If you are planning on becoming pregnant
- Your different implant options: shape, surface, size
- Your options for the site of incision: armpit, areola, breast,
or belly button
So, the most important tip to follow when attending your first
breast augmentation consultation is to arrive prepared to answer
any questions regarding your decision to undergo the process, your
expectations, and details of your medical history.
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