
Important Questions to Ask
It is a prudent idea to have a list of questions ready in advance for the pre-op consultation for breast lift. This will ensure that no important questions are left out, and the patient can relieve herself of all doubts and concerns. A dedicated surgeon will make every effort to help the patient to make a well-considered decision about breast lift plastic surgery.- Are you board certified in plastic surgery?
- How many years of surgical training have you received, and what is your post-training experience in plastic surgery?
- Have you performed breast lift surgery previously, and what is your patient satisfaction rate?
- Where would you perform the surgery, and do you have staff privileges at a local hospital?
- Would I make a marvelous candidate for breast lift?
- Should I consider breast augmentation with lift?
- Am I required to make any lifestyle and medication adjustments to prepare for breast lift?
- What is the estimated downtime following breast lift, and is the recovery going to be painful?
- Will I be able to breastfeed in the future?
- Are there any risks and complications associated with breast lift that I should be aware of?
- How much of scarring will be visible after the full results are established?
- Will I have the option for a revision surgery, in case I am unhappy with the cosmetic outcome of breast lift?
- What surgical techniques can make the breast lift procedure less invasive in my case?
- Can I have access to breast lift before and after pictures?
- Can I talk to one of your staff members to gain more familiarity with your office?
- Can you share testimonials of past patients who may have received breast lift surgery from you?